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Post by Koji on May 15, 2008 21:02:04 GMT -5
Koji was walking behind chris bored "Hey chris are we closer to grey yet?" Koji then asked her
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Post by Chris on May 15, 2008 21:15:53 GMT -5
Chris led him through the small town, toward the end where a small building stood with an open door. She was aware of glances her way. No one expected her to return so soon. It was a bit embarrassing. She ignored them and kept her gaze directed straight ahead, where a building stood at the end. The bar. "He should be in there," She said. "I'll warn you, he's pretty short tempered, and he's wicked strong." She continued forward without waiting for a statement from Koji, then entered the bar. Her eyes scanned the bar briefly and then she caught sight of it; dark hair, three swords, a tall figure. It was him. "Gray Matthews," She said.
Gray Matthews sat down at a table at the bar, a cup of beer in his hands. It was his first of the day, and probably the only one for that moment. Already, he was hearing whispers, a pirate ship in the harbor, a red haired girl, some claiming that Chris was back already, after only a few weeks. He found himself smiling as he downed the rest of the drink, then stood, placing some money on the counter. "Thanks," He said. At the sound of his name, he stood straight, and without turning his head, smiled.
"Little Chrisanthia Hopkins." He said, his voice ringing slightly. Chris felt a sudden flash of embarrasment at the sound of her full name, but she kept a straight face as he turned to look at her. His smile was mischevious, matching the look in his eyes. "Who's your friend? A member of your 'crew'? He's a bit young to be a pirate, isn't he?" He examined Koji calmly.
"Appearances aren't everything as I've proven, Gray," Chris said.
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Post by Koji on May 15, 2008 21:42:26 GMT -5
"Yes Grey was it Looks are not everything" Koji then whispered to chris "I don't like him....let me battle him chris i know i can win" Koji whispered with confidence
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Post by Chris on May 15, 2008 21:48:47 GMT -5
Chris looked at Koji. "Don't be so sure of yourself. He's got some pretty powerful moves. There's a low chance of you beating him..." She whispered back.
"Oi, what are you two being so secretive about?" Gray asked, annoyed. "You obviously want something, Chrisanthia, otherwise you wouldn't have come back." He walked toward them casually and stopped in front of her. He was several inches taller then her, and she was forced to look up at him. He stared at her for a moment, then looked toward Koji.
"Watch your tone, kid," He warned. With his gaze still locked on Koji, he spoke again. "What do you 'pirates' want?" He spoke the word 'pirate' with a dramatic ring to it, as if mocking them.
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Post by Koji on May 15, 2008 22:27:13 GMT -5
"None of your business" Koji then replied to grey Looking at him with a look of dis belief "I am not afraid of you and what we are here for is none of your concern" Koji then said with a little anger in his voice
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Post by Chris on May 15, 2008 22:37:15 GMT -5
Gray shifted his hand on the sword sheath, pressing his thumb against the guard. He pushed it slightly, and the clink of the single sword releasing from its sheath rang out, dramatically loud in Chris' ears. "Didn't I tell you to watch your attitude?" He snarled.
"Not in here, Gray," Chris said quickly. Gray looked at her sharply for a minute, his hand resting around the hilt of the sword. "Just come outside with us, please." He looked away and without a word, stepped outside the bar. Chris looked at Koji sharply. "I told you to be careful. Don't aggrivate him. Just ask him to come with us and that'll be that," She said quickly.
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Post by Koji on May 15, 2008 22:46:33 GMT -5
Koji then closed his eyes and sighed "OK Chris i apologize you can handle this" Koji then turned and walked outside once outside koji bumped into a girl "Oh...i am sorry are you OK?" Koji then asked
"Yes i am fine it was my fault i was to busy looking for some people" The girl then said "I just bumped into a little girl and cat earlier" The girl then continued
"People? What kind of people" Koji then asked her confused
"A ship was at the docks it looked like a pirate ship i was looking for them" The girl then paused "Oh where are my manners my name is Tikana Kuriyoma may i ask yours" Tikana then asked
"I am Koji Sugisaki and i am the person you are looking for" He then said to her
"Finally.....May i join your crew i am a good navigator" Tikana then said "I also......" But before she could continue Koji had cut her off
"Navigator! Finally i have found a human navigator welcome to the cursed flame pirates crew" Koji said with a smile "By the way do you know the location of the eternal compass?" He then asked her
"Yep i found it already it is in my pouch right now...wait human navigator?" Tikana then said with a smile of confusion and happiness
"Do not worry about that You are an excellent Navigator let me introduce you to chris as soon as she comes out" Koji then said sitting on a bench waiting for Chris and Gray
"OK" Tikana then said trying to contain herself about the fact she had finally found a crew to join
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Post by Tia on May 15, 2008 22:57:49 GMT -5
Gadget rushed past Koji and Tikana with Pierre at her side. He was smiling brightly and ran ahead of Gadget. They rushed past Gray.
Tia ran around Koji, "Hey Koji bye Koji," she said quickly and bumped into Gray. "Oof. Get out of the way!" she growled and pushed him in the side. "No! Goddamn cats!" she said, almost screaming at no one.
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Post by Koji on May 15, 2008 23:02:32 GMT -5
"Hey........tia?" Koji then said confused "Oh tia wait meet Tikana Our navigator and she found the eternal compass" Koji said hoping tia had heard him
"O...i ran into you earlier you had a cat nice to meet you...um tia right?" Tikana said
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Post by Chris on May 15, 2008 23:11:03 GMT -5
Chris sighed with relief and followed after Gray. So Koji wouldn't be fighting, that was good. When he stepped outside, she saw Gray standing obviously annoyed by the way his hand rested on the blade. He glanced at Chris for a moment, waiting.
"Well, what is it?" Gray asked. CHris hesitated, looking at him. "Speak up, Chris, I don't have all day."
"Come with us, Gray," Chris said quickly. She stood with sudden confidence, "Please. I just joined myself, but still..." She hesitated. "It will help you fulfill your dream. How can you be a great swordsman if you stay here for your entire life?"
Gray considered her statement, and without looking at her, sighed. He looked to where Koji was where some strange girl, then back at Chris. "Please, Gray, I wouldn't ask if I didn't think it'd benifit you. And besides, I'd feel safer with you there."
"Alright, alright," Gray said. He flicked Chris' forehead lightly. "Stop being so girly, it's kinda creepy," Chris felt her face flush again and she stood tall.
"I'm not being girly!" She protested, but Gray ignored her. He walked toward Koji and looked at him.
"I'll join your crew, but I'm only doing it for Chris," He said sternly. "Just thought I'd let you know that."
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Post by Tia on May 15, 2008 23:13:50 GMT -5
Tia shook herself and touched her face. Suddenly, she felt something leap at her and she was on her back. Icy blue eyes stared into hers. "You stupid cat," she sighed angrily and stood up, dropping the cat. She glanced back and saw the tall man and Chris and followed. She looked back to see Gadget and the black cat following her. "Koji, Chris, who're your friends?" she asked.
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Post by Koji on May 15, 2008 23:21:44 GMT -5
"Oh this is our navigator Tikana I met her just a second ago" Koji then said
"Hello everyone" Tikana said waving "Oh koji i forgot to tell you i ate a devil-fruit i hope that is ok?" Tikana asked
"Sure Me, Tia, And Chris have eaten one as well" Kokji then said with a smile
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Post by Chris on May 15, 2008 23:34:59 GMT -5
"Gadget, Tia, this is Gray," Chris said, nodding to the older boy.
Gray looked at Tia for a moment, surprised. What was she, ten, maybe twelve? She was ridiculously young. He looked at Chris, who shrugged. He sighed and rested his arm comfortably on his swords. A pirate crew who ate the devil's fruit. That meant he was the only one who could swim. What was he getting himself into?
Chris looked at Tikana with interest, but said nothing. Another Devil's fruit? This was interesting.
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Post by Tia on May 15, 2008 23:41:47 GMT -5
"What was that look for?" Tia said, blinking a few times in confusion. She shrugged. "Good to meet you, Tikana, Gray," she paused. "My name's Tiara, but obviously you call me Tia. Or I'll bust your face in," she threatened good-naturedly (That is not a word).
Gadget cocked her head to the side. "Eh. More /humans/ to brush my fur the wrong way," she mewed, straining on the word human. She looked back at the black cat, whose fur was bristling.
"Pierre?" she adressed questioningly. Her dark tail twitched eagerly. "This eez eet, Gadget dahling. I can't be around these humans. I'm sorry madam moiselle, avoir!" He brushed his head on hers and turned tail and ran.
Gadget's tail flopped onto the ground. She let out a dismayed caterwaul and fell onto her stomach, almost sobbing.
(Italicised are.. uhm, cat language LOL.)
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Post by Koji on May 15, 2008 23:52:20 GMT -5
Tikana Then saw gadget and picked her up and started to rub her "Aww you are so cute i love cats and well.....all animals really" Tikana said with a smile she then put gadget down and then looked at Gray "Nice to meet you Mr.Gray" She then said politely as possible she then thought to herself *Gray is kinda cute.....but i can't let him find out i think that about him*
[Ooc: Being a girl is challenging for me]
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