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[grandline times roleplay blog]

[rexdeserto]

Crocodile didn’t find the statement all too humorous. “I absolutely do.” He didn’t keep his eyes trained on one spot for too long; instead, he examined the bar around him as well as its current occupants. Most were too drunk to care about the pair at the bar, which he supposed was a good thing. “I can’t even begin to fathom where you’d ever get that idea.” 

He nursed at his drink for a moment as he only half-listened, shaking his head in response. “Always looking for a loophole, aren’t you.” He stared at the liquid in the glass for a few long seconds before speaking again. “Your type of parasite is far from good. And if I wanted excitement I’d find it myself.”

[tenyashaaa]

He paused, a slight frown on his face. "I haven't." He was capable of it but he wasn't that desperate. Whatever he wanted always came to him one way or another. "Well..." A silence followed during which he tried to recall a situation when they were actually doing something together. "Let's call it our shared experiences..."

"Parasites can become quite lovable if you give them a chance." Wait, did he just call himself a parasite? That wasn't how it was supposed to sound. "The excitement you get from me is so much better than anything else you could find. Promise~"

[tenyashaaa]

Don't think I haven't noticed. When you don't have eyebrows everything is fine, but when I don't have eyebrows I have people trying to draw on my face.

It’s because I can rock this look. I highly suggest you throw those outdated goggles away. You can borrow a pair of my glasses though I doubt they’ll make you look as good as I do.

[tenyashaaa]

… Excuse me? Have you looked in the mirror lately?

[eustass-metal-kid]

… Have you? Are you sure you actually have eyes under those glasses birdman. 

[tenyashaaa]

As sure as I am that you're an unfortunate stain in the world of fashion. If you apologize I'll help you with your color coordination. 

[talkingpolarbear]

[ The laughter was very disconcerting. But apparently Doflamingo lured the strange creatures in his crew by offering food- And apparently he’d evolved from a floor rug to one of the toys from Dressrosa. ] Why are you chasing after meee?! [ He is completely unprepared for this encounter ] Don’t you have important matters to do-?! [ He yells as he rounds a sharp corner. ]

[tenyashaaa]

This would no doubt be an excellent addition into his collection of pets. Not only that, he could show it off at his next dinner party (which usually starts after dinner and lasts for a week but no one's really still conscious enough to count the number of days that have passed).

"We're just going to have a little fun! You could come and make some friends!" He hasn't laughed like this in days. "What do you think I have servants for?"

[rexdeserto]

Crocodile deadpans at the question, as though such a thing should be obvious. “Of course I would. How many people have you done something similar to?” Try as he might, he was unable to stifle a mocking chuckle and he peered over, wrapping his hand around the glass as it was presented to him. “You’d be better off presenting that question to someone who would care.”

The final question made him pause. A plethora of words came to his head, it was difficult to choose one. “A nuisance, perhaps. Parasite. Menace. Any other word that you can think of to that effect.”

[tenyashaaa]

"Come now, Croc! Do you really think that I would lower myself to such a level?" He followed it with a laugh, not at all helping him deny the accusation. Finishing his drink, he motioned for another one. "And here I was thinking you'd care after all we've been through together." 

Hearing those terms used to define him would've affected him if he didn't always have such a positive attitude. "A nuisance maybe to you, but not all parasites are that bad and at least, as a menace, I can add some excitement in your life."

[tenyashaaa]

(sorry for being mia it's been busy u~u but now i am back err.. for as long as i can be cough did y'all miss me)

[rexdeserto]

"I don’t plan on taking care of anything, least of all you." Crocodile wasn’t particularly happy to be in he bar but he was here; he reminded himself that he could walk out at any time and was considering doing so as soon as he had gotten a drink or two. He stared at the seats before claiming one for himself, purposely leaving an empty stool between the two of them for distance. As he ordered something himself, he shot Doflamingo a look. "I shouldn’t have to keep reminding you that we’re far from friends."

[tenyashaaa]

"Then you're going to leave me here at the mercy of strangers?" He lifted one of his legs up to rest on the stool between them. "That's heartless of you. What if something happens to me?" It was hard to say it in a dejected tone and expression but he was almost sure he nailed it. He grabbed the glass that appeared in front of him and quickly drank half of the liquid. "What would you consider me if not a friend?"

[tenyashaaa]

Don't think I haven't noticed. When you don't have eyebrows everything is fine, but when I don't have eyebrows I have people trying to draw on my face.

It’s because I can rock this look. I highly suggest you throw those outdated goggles away. You can borrow a pair of my glasses though I doubt they’ll make you look as good as I do.

[eustass-metal-kid]

No, look at your coat. I don’t think you know what fashionable means. 

[tenyashaaa]

... Excuse me? Have you looked in the mirror lately?

[talkingpolarbear]

[ He takes a sniff, smelling for fishes or the saltiness of the sea. Dashing through the marketplace, he can’t avoid knocking into some of the stalls. He is a very ( large ) furry bear after all. He even manages to grab some fresh fish on sale as he passes by, hearing Doflamingo causing more chaos behind him. They really smelled and tasted delicious. ] mnnmfff!!! mfmfmfmmmmffmf?? [ He attempts to argue: “Away~!!! What do you mean ‘master’?!” ]

[tenyashaaa]

It was hilarious. The bear was desperate enough to run away from him of all people but apparently not so much that it was willing to grab some fish to eat along the way. "If you wanted some food, I have plenty to feed you back at home!" he said, trying to entice it. The humor of the situation was distracting him for a moment before he frowned and yelled accusingly, "Toys don't need to eat!"

[shinogekai-blog1]

"Ah, Law~ How wonderful it is to see you again in such different circumstances. Have you decided to return to me yet?"

—[instantly tenses up, narrowing his eyes and glaring][scoffs with an empty laugh] What makes you think I’d come crawling back to you after 13 years? Get the fuck away from me.

[shinogekai-blog1]

Law laughs dryly. “Is that what you are? A child that cries and throws a tantrum as he waits for a pet that ran away — a pet that has no attachment and no intention of ever returning to it’s ‘Master’”.

"Pitiful… I’m not the least bit touched that you missed me so sorely."

His fingers twitched anxiously, as if prepared to use his abilities to escape at any moment.

[tenyashaaa]

"I was never the sort of child who cried over lost toys," he mused. "No, I always believed in that saying: if I can't have it, no one can." He smirked and kept a watchful eye on Law's hands, ready to move should he decide to do something. "After everything we've been through, I'd expected at least some more affection from you. 

[rexdeserto]

"Please. Don’t flatter yourself, I’d rather not clean up any mess you leave behind is all." He still had half a mind to turn around right then and leave—but the way the conversation had been going, he felt that he was going to need a drink or two. “If you’re hoping to incapacitate me with alcohol you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.”

[tenyashaaa]

"Cleaning up after me as well? Please do take good care of me~" He moved them towards the bar where he quickly found a few empty seats that were conveniently cleared for them the moment they entered. "If I did want to incapacitate you, I would've done it in a much easier fashion than dragging you all the way out here." After making an order, he turned to face Crocodile and rested his chin in his hand. "This is just a few harmless drinks between friends."

[talkingpolarbear]

[ Hearing the maniac behind him, he swings his arms wildly in further desperation to gain more distance. After his encounter with a shichibukai-who-possibly-still-wants-to-relieve-him-of-his-fur, he doesn’t want another similar encounter. Frowning determinedly, he tries to gather his whereabouts and try to head for either the sea ( that wasn’t looking too good ) or another way out of wherever he was. ] 

[tenyashaaa]

Still laughing, Doflamingo followed him until they made into the nearby marketplace. He did not hesitate to violently push aside any person or thing in his way and if anybody did call out his name, he didn't care. This walking bear was far too interesting to ignore and he wasn't going to let it escape so easily. "Where are you going~? Don't you know it's rude to run away from your master? Fuffuffuffuffuffu!"

[rexdeserto]

"It might be in your best interest to learn how to walk and talk at the same time." His throat had tightened up in his efforts to hold back his chuckling; any sort of reaction other than annoyance would potentially give a wrong idea and Crocodile wasn’t looking to do any backpedaling. "I’m not sure that drinking is the best idea for you."

[tenyashaaa]

Quickly recovering from his embarrassing moment, Doflamingo smirked. "Are you worried about me, Croc?" After finally getting this far with the other man, teasing probably wasn't the best idea but he couldn't help it. Once they reached their destination, he held open the door. "Don't worry, I can hold my liquor quite well."

[talkingpolarbear]

[ The wind in his lungs is forced out by the ‘nudge’, but he uses the momentum to roll back into the pool with a splash. Trying to use the water as a distraction, he swims away from the shichibukai and hops onto the marble floor at the other end of the pool. He then dashes as far away as possible. ]

[tenyashaaa]

As he watched the bear run away, it took him a moment to realize that not only did it ignore him again, it was now trying to escape. A grin slowly spread itself across his face. He hasn't played tag in a while. Cackling loudly, he began his pursuit and chased after it.

[talkingpolarbear]

[ He’d forgotten to breathe in his panic, so he choked and exhaled a lungful of air at the nudging. Realising his mistake, but unsure what to do, he continues lying there, still trying to keep up the facade of a furry beanbag. ]

[tenyashaaa]

Many thoughts were running through his mind. Of course, he wondered why a toy would have to breathe. He also wondered why it would choke. But most importantly, how dare it ignore him. He nudged it with his foot again a bit harder, although most would probably consider it a kick.

[tenyashaaa]

"Fuffuffuffuf… To think you’ve wasted so much time fooling around, I hope you know you’re going to have to make it up to me."

[letscaesarclown]

"Certainly, if there’s anything I can do for you~ There are no words to express how happy I am!", he beams.

[tenyashaaa]

"Perfect," he grinned and gestured over to the lab that conveniently appeared. “Let’s get going.”

[tenyashaaa]

Make them more fashionable, of course! I’ll fix them so that people won’t ever talk about your lack of eyebrows or draw on your face again.

[eustass-metal-kid]

They don’t need to be fashionable, they need to be practical. 

[tenyashaaa]

… Of course practicality is important. The fashionable part is just a major plus in the redesign.

[talkingpolarbear]

[ He helplessly floats towards the other, forcing himself not to make a sound as his beautiful fur is tugged at. His eyes were starting to get teary as his fur was continually forcefully pulled though, and his face starts to turn red at the effort of remaining stock still and silent. ]

[tenyashaaa]

When he didn't receive a response from all his harsh tugging, he stopped, content with the knowledge that it wasn't an actual bear. That didn't change the fact that he did not remember ever having one of his citizens turned into a giant stuffed animal. (Then again, he never really cared about who became what.) But it was too large for no one to have said anything about it... He stood up and nudged its cheek with his foot.