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[aflames]

Player Name: Erin
Are you new?: nope
Character Name: Portgas D. Ace
Character Fandom: One Piece

(Well this was. New. Literally right when he caught up with Teach, this bullshit happens and he's back to square one. Maybe square zero. The wings, a bright mix of orange and red like his flames, irritated his back, and no amount of adjusting or trying to massage his back would make it feel better. Considering they physically hurt, trying to take them off he thought stupid.

So instead, he takes to wandering around the village (quite shirtless, despite the cold), stopping a few passersby a question or two about his location. "Luceti", huh? Never heard of it, but the Grand Line is a big place. But the barrier part put him a bit on edge. Either way, this place warrants a good look around. Who knows, maybe Teach got sucked in here, too. The bar, the restaurant (those he meant to go to and will most likely accidentally fall asleep during a conversation or his meal), the clothing shop, anywhere. Looked like a normal town. Ace heads to one of the community buildings to grab a room while he thinks up his next plan. And before he passes out again without meaning to. Maybe the journal has answers.)

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So, is this all one big joke, or we're really trapped here? Because if it's the latter, that's just a whole new level of disturbing. Not even a boat out of here?

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[aflames]

Look, I'm a pirate, okay, goldie? Not a reader. (There were always more important things to do, and Marco was the real reader of the bunch, anyway. Also ancient as fuck, so that explains a lot. He waves a hand dismissively at the first bit.) I know all that much, at least.

(Ace may not be the brightest pirate around, but he's not a total idiot. Picking up on cues, he can do at least. Between the hat, her overall attitude since he showed his face, and those words? Yep, he gets it.) I was here before, wasn't I? That's how you got my hat. I left it for you.

[bubblywishes]

[When they finally get outside, Norma takes a few deep breaths of the frigid air. Her head is still pounding, but the chill actually does help somewhat. Rubbing at her temples, Norma steels her voice, and herself, before nodding slowly and finally letting a teensy smile appear on her face. She wants to just reach out and hug him, to punch him and whine and cry and hold him close, but Norma's embarrassed herself enough already. She holds it back with practiced ease - everything, that is.]

Bingo. [Her chest tightens, but Norma keeps her smile squarely on her face.] It's great to see you again, Ace. I'm Norma - Norma Beatty, expert treasure hunter, crystal eren, and a pretty good mixer of drinks now if I may say so myself!