#sword speak

[bywandandsword]

When I eventually get top surgery

I wonder if i ask really nicely, the surgeons will make the scars look like autopsy incisions

[gildedmuse]

SWORD: A Kenshi To English Phrasebook

Take Two.

Again, understanding the language of swordsman is all about context. Let's take this situation.

Summation: You remember how you were in hiding from the government for like over a decade? Yeah, hope you retained all those skills. You gonna be needing them.

The premise here is that people are going to come after Robin for her ability to read the Poneglyphs and not just to hang out with Actual Deity Nico Robin, which I think is pretty absurd. Like, of all the reasons to kidnap Robin - and I'm not saying there are none! - the Poneglyph thing is not in my top ten.

...

I've never kidnapped anyone.

ANYWAY, being told that you're about to be the target of some of the richest, most powerful people in the world must be fairly upsetting. Let's see how Robin takes that news.

Oh, that's right. She got that Robin Chill™.

"Excuse me, giant Cat Monster King, I think you'll find these idiots were willing to declare war against the World Government. That's the Government of almost the entire World. I mean, if anything it's going to be amusing to see them try and kidnap me. I wish them luck."

And now we get to compare those reactions.

I love you, but you would kick anyone's butt for almost any reason. You would kick anyone's butt for lunch. If you told Luffy that Zoro was keeping meat from him, Luffy would immediately slingshot himself across this cave and kick Zoro's ass. And like, they are besties. Not gonna save Zoro from the impending ass whooping.

But also I love how everyone knows how real the compliment is because it's Robin saying it. Luffy's usual reaction to compliments is "Hmm? Am I?" But if Robin says it, you know it's serious.

Unless it's about cannibal tribes. Do not trust this woman when it comes to cannibals.

"What? I didn't take that as a compliment. In fact, you shouldn't even trust me to keep you safe. Appro if nothing here are some new karate moves I've been practicing."

Turns out it's really easy to speak Reindeer.

"They can take Robin-san away over my dead body. Except... I'm already dead."

"Yohohoho!"

No, I'm not going to stop.

I was going to say that I love Franky's energy and commitment here, but then I literally always love Franky's energy and commitment. This man does not do anything where he hasn't packed fireworks just to show his level of energy and commitment.

But seriously, because I'm sort of a FrankyxRobin person, I couldn't help but notice that everyone else is like "Yeah, I'll totally protect you" while Franky is over here legitimately announcing to this whole cavern, "Yo, [City Name], I'm Franky and I am here to do anything for Nico Robin! Just anything! Coupon Does Not Expire."

I feel like if the rest of the crew did not think these two were in a relationship they probably do now.

(I'm also pretty cool with RobinxZoro and RobinxNami, not that it's relevant.)

[Oh wait it totally is]

Okay, so first, good energy from Usopp although I think we just witnessed why Franky might have an issue with the "no touching" rule. It's just... It's going to make their relationship very difficult.

Sex, Usopp. I'm saying your Team Parents are having sex.

Second...

I mean... Damn.

Nami rising from a pit of flames. "Look, Robin, I know these losers have all sworn to protect you, but let me just say, I am the only one here with the goddamn balls to commit willful homicide in your name."

"Love you bestie. xx"

Also, is it weird that I'm more attracted to Nami knowing she is full ready to rob a corpse. I mean, I always figured she'd rob a corpse. Survivor types don't tend to get caught up on those types of details. Her, Jewelry Bonney, and Trafalgar Law; they are all pretty prepared to steal off a dead man. In the first two cases, don't even need that solid a reason. Law is probably saving that one for a rainy day. Some point in the future when he needs it to survive.

Nami and Bonney, they see a corpse and their first instinct is, "Does he still have his wallet? Not anymore. Sucker." And that is what I love about them.

And Now For Our Swordsman

Be honest. You didn't realize this was a gif, did you? Like if I hadn't said anything you'd be all, "huh, weird that she choose to make gifs for every other character and then just used this still frame photo for Zoro."

Nope. That is fully animated. That is the entirety of Zoro's reaction captured in multiple sequenced frames. That gif is made up of 24 different images.

Yeah, well, the important thing is the smile.

See, with a couple exception (like screaming it out while bleeding to death of the deck of a ship cause someone was stupid enough to go after a goddamn Shichibukai not even a full arc into the journey) Zoro's reaction when someone (ie Luffy, it's mostly Luffy) commits the crew to something - something that could very easily end in death - this is Zoro's go to respond.

In Kenshi, Cocky Smile = This sounds like it might be incredibly dangerous. Good. I've got your back, captain.

Or, you know, in this case "They could be sending some really dangerous guys. Good. I've got your back, you strange, morbid woman."

Like I said, it's context.

[Look at my girl smile. She's so happy to have these idiots. These idiots are hers. She has adopted these idiots and she loves them and all their idiocy.]

In case your curious about our other swordsman, he's not pictured. Presumedly because his reaction hasn't actual changed from the last scene ie frowny face. Probably because he's thinking about all the possible added dangers Mugiwara-ya is taking on by keeping this woman on his ship and how that might effect his plans for their alliance. Also, he'd definitely would have kidnap Nico Robin should he have acquired all four shiny Poneglyphs and found out she could read them. So, yeah, best to skip showing his reaction in this otherwise really sweet moment.

[gildedmuse]

SWORD: A Kenshi To English Phrasebook

By this point, I've watched more than enough One Piece - with an emphasis on certain characters' scenes in particular - that I consider myself a bit of an expert in the language of swordsmen. And since it's such a beautiful, though often misunderstood language, I thought I could offer my services by translating a few scenes in which our swordsmen appear, starting with some beginner level expressions and working up through the more advanced phrases.

The first thing keep in mind, when translating from Kenshi, context is incredibly important. For instance, in the particular example, this has just happened:

So, yeah, kind of a big deal here seeing as it is the driving goal behind their journey. You would expect everyone to be openly celebrating and full of excitement.

And since this is the Strawhats were talking about, you'd be dead ass right.

A couple of quick observations:

How in the world did Brook miss this opportunity to declare the prospect of finding Raftel to be so exciting that he could die. Except that he's already dead.

Yohohoho

Chopper is just so fucking exciting to be hanging out with the older kids, you guys. I mean, his big dream is to be a doctor who can cure any illness and seeing as the One Piece (probably) isn't a magical wish granting genie or the ope-ope no mi, going to Raftel isn't actually all that helpful for him. But look at his little face! Look how excited he is that they might have a chance to track down the One Piece! This little deer is overjoyed to be going on yet more adventures with the coolest people he knows, it's that simple.

Chopper is just too cute

Franky, if someone had asked me to predict how you'd react to this news that is exactly what I would have guessed. Seriously, here is to Franky for always being himself and for loving his life out loud and proud. You're doing ⭐SUPER⭐ babe, but then you already knew that.

A Sword By Sword Comparison:

Holy shit, you guys? Did you see that?

In case you somehow failed to catch it, Zoro's default expression of generalapathy and/or vague annoyance lifted for just a second there and turned into a slight smile. Not just a smile, but like then cutest little smile just about ever.

In swordsman terms, the boy night as well have victory punched the air before grabbing Luffy without a seconds thought, swinging him around before pulling his captain into a hug because he's unable to contain his excitement.

What I'm saying is: that smile is basically everything.

Look, after getting some proper lessons in how to be a badass swordman for THE badass swordsman, Zoro has really cut down on things like childish fun, physical signs of affection and, you know, facial expressions that aren't either based in annoyance or bloodlust. And like Chopper, Zoro's end goal isn't tied to Raftel. Travelling there helps him, bit only in that it means they're continuously pissing off stronger and stronger opponents. But that doesn't really matter because we all know that about one week into his journey with Luffy, Zoro went from "get in my way and I'll kill you myself" to "I will gladly die in a pool of my own blood if it means protecting you and sparing you any pain."

That smile there? That is entirely for his captain. Oh, and because he absolutely knows getting those poneglyphs is going to bring them a massive amount of trouble, and Zoro is the sort of boy who is into that.

Law, on the other hand, is absolutely aware that getting those poneglyphs is going to bring them a massive amount of trouble and is keenly aware that, unfortunately, there are those among the Strawhat crew that are into that.

Though it's important to note that there is a lot more there than simple annoyance. You can tell because while he appears to be glaring, he's not actively glaring AT anyone. One difficulty many people experience when first learning the Kenshi language is just how many phrases sound like ~*glare*~

[While they may appear the same to many beginner speakers, our swordsmen are actually saying three very different things here. Although, yes, they also just so happen to all be very angry.]

So it's not that he isn't excited ta the prospect that Raftel could possibly be in his reach and the One Piece more than just a myth, but he also knows that it's going to take a lot of careful planning and tactical actions to find/retrieve the other three poneglyphs. Well, that or you could take the much shorter, much stupider route or just kicking down every door and running in with your only plan being "kick everyone's ass" (back up plan, "cut it up!!!"). The problem is that, logically, Law knows his way should be superior in that it shouldn't end in immediate death. But he's seen the way the Strawhats operate and he knows how this is going to play out, it just doesn't seem fair.

[This has nothing to do with speaking swordsman, I just adore Robin with her Robin Giggle™ and her smile that says she, too, knows they are about to bring themselves a whole mess of trouble. The kind of trouble that leaves everyone dead. And yet, despite the fact that much of it could potentially be avoidable she were on a crew with anyone except these people, she honestly can't wait.]

[bywandandsword]

In a moment of blind queerness, I went and got all of my flags. I have the rainbow, so I got the bi, demisexual, trans, and nonbinary flags

they’re going to go on my door, behind which I store my swords and bow

[bywandandsword]

@edderkopper and @aeondeug

I appreciate it, buy I’m drunk as fuck  and my sole sober mpeople hung up on me. I still don’t get it, about the Likes, i’m sorry, I really care about both of you even very much though we don’t talk much I want you to be good and happy sory. 

OK look, I’m drunk as fuck, I’m so drunk I called my relatives to see if it was okay to fall asleep cause I have only been this drunk once in my life and that was the night of my twin’s wedding to and amazing dude, just the best dude ever omgoshy, bur like, being drunk, which I kno I am cause i mean this isn’t normal at all anfd I’m severlay doubting my sence of gravity right not and doubting my S’s and my c’s cause the normans came and fucked up english grammer with their c’s that sound like s’es and French shit and like my point is I’m maybe fucking up my spelljng but I give a shit about y’ll and I see what y’all (I have to say y’all cause it’a a southern thing and I’m kind of southern at least I spend a lot of my life in the south even though I hate it there is no snow sorry) post even though I don’t repond a lot cause I jus don’t know how not that tumblr took the respiond shit away and A ctual Responding with seperate posts takes Spoon that I oft don hav I’m sorry <3 please be okay <3 love you

[bywandandsword]

Wherever my future person is, I can't wait to meet them Above all, I hope we end up being best friends. I wanna show them cool memes I found and know how they like their coffee and go to the movies with them then spend the rest of the evening talking about it. I wanna listen to them talk about their day at work and decorate a Christmas tree with them and share a look when our pets do something silly. I wanna parallel play with them and learn about their special interests and figure out what division of chores works best for us. Hell, I'm even looking forward to getting into arguments or getting annoyed with them. I'm looking forward to figuring out how to have those frank but potentially awkward conversations about our needs and boundaries, and then actively trying to maintain that open communication. I'm looking forward to planning our future together and finding new ways to make them blush and complaining about the cold with them

Sure, I'm looking forward to the romantic parts of the relationship too, but the day-to-day stuff is the part that fills me with preemptive joy

[bywandandsword]

My eyes kind of hurt. I want to close them but i’m afraid to. i don’t wnt to not wake upa again.

I mean I’m okay with dying if that’s what is fated I’v made my peice with dying since I decided to join the military but I do’nt want to die as I am I want to be better, I want to die historic on thfury road no I want to die better than I am and ain’t that the truest thing I want to die a better person than I am now I want to die knowing I’ve left a full life behind me I want to die better than I am now which si a sorry insecure peice of crap, I wannto be happy I want to be confient I want to be buff af I wan to be BETTER than I am I want to be happy gods damn it please universe let me be happy for once gods damn I’m sorry I talk a lot I don’t have anyone else to talk to sorry

and spite. the gods damn it I will live long enough to see the president and his horrible cronies in their graves I swear it.I am made of spite.I am spite and fury incarnate I just have to be sober to show it cause if I had  to fight now (psst I’d loose so bad. so bad, I mean) but I have alexeander hamilton levels of fury and determination inside of me yeee