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[Apparently Luffy is running around like a madman, smoking two cigars and looking a little huskier than his usual self. Also, he doesn't seem to have his rubber devil fruit, instead every so often, there's a jump with smoke or a dodge to the side, but no stretching whatsoever.]

God damn it! GET THE HELL AWAY FROM ME! [Oh yeah, and he's being chased by a pair of seastone handcuffs and a seastone-tipped jitte. Payback is a bitch, even when it's justice. Unfortunately even the near endurance master is going to run out of energy sometime, and after slowing down just a little, he trips, gets pounced by the jitte in his back and the handcuffs instantly latch around his wrists. After some wriggling, it's clear his journal is open so he just wriggles over to it.]

Can someone get me out of these fucking things? I have the key, I'm just not that flexible, ironically. [And that would be Smoker's voice, but apparently "Luffy's" head smacking into the ground.] Snow is a lot colder when you're completely human by the way. And now my smokes are running out. Joy.

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Smoker.

Normally.

[The second it's unlocked he's pulling out twin cigars and lighting up, puffing with relief.]

It's unfortunate that we couldn't meet under better circumstances, but it's a pleasure to meet you.

[All threatening justice things hopefully. Smoker's really hating that he's getting a reputation for being cute and cuddly apparently.]

Hn. Likewise. And... thanks. [Small salute, and inhales the breather.]

You're welcome.

Until we meet again?

Err. Yeah. Sure. [Shivers and a quick coat of smoke logia just in case the handcuffs come back.]

Hn. Any ideas on how I could keep the cuffs off on a more long term basis? [Might as well ask.]

I don't think there's any sure fire way. It's been almost a week though so the experiment cycle should wear off sooner to later.

Maybe it'll let me get away with one wrist cuffed... [Sighs.] Still a pain since it's draining. [The irony of carrying his own weakness is not lost on him.]

Are you switched into something?

I have to agree with you.

Before was an friend of mine, now I'm my older sister. I haven't had... anymore than two forms... It hasn't been stable the last few days.

Wow. That's got to be frustrating.

I wonder why I'm not switching to anything else? [Maybe because he has insane tunnel vision about capturing Luffy >_>]

It does present a unique challenge.

I wish... I had an answer for you...but I don't.

Are you always so keen in capturing him?

Hmph.

I left my station to chase him the world over. I've come across him three times before Luceti only to get thwarted by his father -- the most wanted man in the world, his brother -- my only devil fruit equal that I know of, and his would-be girlfriend -- a shichibukai who was supposed to be allied with the marines, not fighting us.

It's. My. Job.

You don't adore, love, or desire anything else?

If you don't...That might be why you've only turned into that...thus far.

I should be going now.

Justice, cigars... but chasing Straw-Hat is my justice, and I have my cigars.

Right, sorry to hold you up. [Waves her off.] You want an escort back somewhere or something? Least I can do.

Clearly your desire to apprehend Luffy overrules your...cigar. Otherwise you probably would have become one by now... Ha ha.

No apology necessary.

I'll be quite alright on my own, but thank you for your generous offer.

Maybe we can drink it over sometime?

I guess that's a small comfort? Seeing as it's my duty and all.

Sure thing Hakkai. [Another salute.]

Be sure to take care.

You too.

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