2nd Form [Video | Action]

[slightoverkill]

[Video]

 [The observant will instantly recognize this place as Good Spirits Bar. The wall, at least. Mihawk is seated at the corner of the bar, looking down at the journal with a deeply unhappy expression on his face. Those who know him better might recognize the fact he looks also mildly irritated, supremely tired and in dire need of alcohol. Which is why he is at the bar in the first place.]

I have been informed that several members of Straw Hat's crew are currently present in this place. I would be most--

[he pauses a moment, reconsidering his wording. ...nah, screw it.]

--grateful,

[let that sink in for a moment]

if one or all would make their way to the bar and pick up a certain something in my possession that I am most certain belongs to them. We are at the Good Spirits bar.

[Another pause.]

...this invitation does not extend to you, Red Hair.

[He needs to at least pretend you're not going to drop by and make his life harder than it already is. Even though he knows you're going to come anyway. Blah.]

[Action]

[Should you come looking for Mihawk after such a... particular message, you will find him sitting in the corner of the bar, as previously mentioned, surrounded by several empty mugs of beer, elbows on the bar and face delicately cradled in his fingers. His large, black sword is propped against the wall by his side and his hat is helping obscure his face.

And if you're really, really observant, you might realize there's a certain greenhaired urchin, tired up and gagged, tucked under his stool and partially hidden by the fall of his coat.]

Comments

[Video]

[weakahoshi]

What did Luffy-sama's crew lose? It's nice of you to return it to them.

[If Mihawk isn't too drunk to notice, the lighting seems a little weird in the girl's video feed, and her hair is a little off. Let's just say there's not enough gentle breezes in the world to make it dance around her the way it is.]

[Video]

[slightoverkill]

[He's not drunk, really. He's got 99 problems and not being drunk is the most important one right now. It's what happens when you spend twenty years drinking as much as he does. It's very good to give you an image of a rough, unflappable nightmare, but it's hideous when you're feeling particularly human and in need of the soothing comfort of mind-numbing drugs. Sigh.

The golden eyes narrow slightly.]

Something I will be rather glad they never lose again.

[Cryptic answer is cryptic. And perhaps a little annoyed, in the background.]

[Video]

[weakahoshi]

[Now she's really worried.]

Is it important?

[Video]

[slightoverkill]

[Dryly.]

I expect it holds some measure of value to them.

[Video]

[weakahoshi]

I hope they see your message then. If not I... I can take responsibility for it... If it's no trouble.

[And then her hair suddenly flattens, and there's audio interference. Shirahoshi's on the move.]

[mikangirl]

[Someone bandying around Straw Hat and Red Hair means it's someone from home. Prooobably someone powerful if they're going to sass Shanks like that. Also, 'possession'. Hmm.]

I'll come grab it. Can I ask who this is?

[Video]

[slightoverkill]

Good.

[Have a vaguely long-suffering Mihawk, Nami. He's not even going to ask for clarification, he just wants Zoro out of his hands.]

You may.

[A small pause.]

I am Dracule Mihawk.

[Video]

[mikangirl]

[...right, then.]

I'm Nami. Navigator of the Straw Hats. And I'll be down in ten minutes.

[Video]

[slightoverkill]

I will be waiting.

[He's not trying to sound threatening, honest. It just happens.]

[Action]

[mikangirl]

[She'd feel a lot more intimidated if she were meeting him anywhere other than the bar. Buuut this is the guy Zoro spends two years with, isn't it? So he's probably not bad news. Just, y'know, powerful. And not very friendly. And-- come to think of it, maybe she should have just asked him what it was. Welp. Too late now.

She'll be cautiously entering the bar a few minutes later. |D]

[ voice ]

[tibias]

[ for once he's not in the bar!! but he is heading there now ]

You wound me, Hawkeyes.

[Video]

[slightoverkill]

[too lazy to change his current settings, have a dead-eying Mihawk looking down at the journal with a flat expression on his face.]

I find that very doubtful.

[ permavoice for now ]

[tibias]

[ he's so glad for voice—it makes the large grin less evident ]

Why's that?

[permavideo so you can keep staring at his pretty scowl]

[slightoverkill]

[A very soft snort. The voice hides not the grin, I'll have you know.]

Is this what you've come to? Fishing for compliments from me of all people?

[Which. In a roundabout way, is an implied compliment anyway.]

[ ooh mr mihawk ooh ]

[tibias]

[ heh he is so smug ]

I wasn't fishing, but it looks like I got one anyways.

[voice]

[alabastajewel]

[There's something vaguely familiar about the man, or at least Vivi has the impression she should know who he is, but she's coming up blank. Nor is she sure if he would count her as a member of Luffy's crew or not.]

Are you a friend of Luffy-san's?

Ah, I suppose I could come and get--what is it you have, actually?

[video]

[slightoverkill]

[Mihawk doesn't recognize the voice nor he cares for it. He simply stares at the camera with a vaguely irritated expression.]

I am not and you will know when you come for it.

[voice]

[alabastajewel]

[Right, like that's not suspicious. She quirks an eyebrow at him mildly.]

How will I know if it really belongs to us if I have no idea what it is?

[video]

[slightoverkill]

[Mihawk's lips twitch, a flash of an almost wry expression.]

Believe me, it does.

[action]

[tapdancinskelly]

[Brook walks into the bar, curious as to what the legendary sword master wanted with them.]

Good evening!

[Brook gives a tip of the hat, oblivious to the bound and gagged Zoro tucked under stool.]

[action] ahahahahahaha oh god, I'm sorry for the lateness

[slightoverkill]

[Mihawk, to absolutely no one's surprise, is pretty much unfazed by Brook or his greeting. He makes a small sound of acknowledgement in the back of his throat.]

[Video]

[concasse]

[... Why do all the really fuckin strong pirates get taken here? Sanji quietly baffles before switching the journal function into video]

You said "we".

[A pause, and then he goes out on a limb] I take it our shitty possession has turned you to drinking.

[Video] OTL I'M SORRY FOR THE LATENESS.

[slightoverkill]

[Because they all secretly want to ruin your day, Sanji. No other reason, just annoying you personally. 8)]

I did.

[He snorts.]

You give it too much credit.

[That means yes, yes it did. Oh god, when are you coming to pick it up, goddammit.]

[Video] IT'S OKAY I'M ALREADY IN BACKTAG LAND 8Db

[concasse]

[Well you guys suck. B| Though Sanji will have his ultimate revenge!! - by snickering under his breath. Never mind how wise it is to laugh at a Shichibukai's misfortune, but hell, he's only human and susceptible to appreciating the divine workings of fate and irony.

It's okay, Mihawk, he knows that feel. He even decides to have mercy.]

Oh? In that case, you absolutely sure you don't want him for a few more hours?

[... Yeah okay, so maybe he's a troll today. Or maybe there is very little love lost between him and that "possession". Both options have their charm.]

[Video] Weeeeeeeee!

[slightoverkill]

[Mihawk is seriously starting to wonder if all strawhats are required to lack all sense of selfpreservation. It'd explain much, though.]

I am not that invested in its continued existence to assure you it will remain unharmed by then.

[Troll away! But the thing is that you can't tell if Mihawk's trolling back. Or being honest.]