justicereigns | Appointment Post / Voicemail / All That Jazz

Smoker, did you see that video in Nova City earlier today?

[ She sounds nervous, maybe even anxious. If Smoker's seen it, he likely knows why. There's just something about it that makes her blood run cold, and her previous experiences aren't helping much. ]

There is no way he would actually do as he claims... Is there?

[You can hear the SHRUG even over phone.]

There are many megalomaniacs in my world who think they're capable of more than they actually are.

The tenryuubitto believe they can do whatever they want, and the law backs that up, but without the world government here, their power is all individualized and meaningless.

[WELL MOSTLY. DOFLAMINGO WAS STILL A BAMF BUT...]

[Tomato tomahto.]

[Does that help reassure her yet?]

You say that, but...

[ Sigh. She can't shake it. ]

... If he does have the sort of power to back it up, he could. It is not unheard of - you already know of Battler, who was capable of doing the same thing.

It is not just myself I fear for. Several friends of mine live in Nova City, and Miss Weiss... She is being targeted specifically.

[ Please tell her she's overthinking this and that she's worried for nothing. Please. Sadism and power are probably the worst mix she can think of. ]

Battler didn't announce his plans.

The most dangerous are never those who are upfront about what they're planning. Portgas' brother is like that.

And Weiss, me, and all the others are on guard this time. Portgas alone will probably try to assassinate him the minute he sets foot outside. [~~He probably wouldn't mention Ace so much if he knew they were fighting but wooosh.~~]

... I wish I was better at seeing if it was a bluff or not, regardless. Or gauging just how much he could really do.

[ Thankfully she is smart enough to not go anywhere near that without a damned good reason, considering how unsettled she is just by the video alone. ]

I hope you are right, however -- that him being up front is less dangerous.

I guarantee it. Ask the oldest Whitebeard about it. I doubt he'd say anything, but he's one of the not-so-upfront types. Maribelle told me some of what he did in the world she was in before here. And he knows what betrayal is like as well as I do. Maybe more.

Mm. Again, I hope you are right. I do not wish to see anyone else killed at the hands of men like him.

[ Still unsettled, but she's at least calming down a little. Of course it's still frightening, but the response to him - including a certain not!space dad former neighbour revealing something rather interesting - is enough to at least keep her from losing it completely. ]

Don't worry, I'm sure people can handle him. And we'll keep him far far away from you, even if he is full of shit.

[Because tenryuubitto have been known to make pretty women part of their harems >>;]

It is not only myself I am concerned for.

[ She does smile though, and it's more evident to hear in her voice. ]

... Thank you.

[ Give it a couple of minutes. It brings her back to something else -- Something Ace said, and as much as she doesn't want to admit to it, he did have a few good points... ]

It is strange to say that I might not be so fearful had I at least gotten my new leg attached. It is better than it was, but I still feel quite helpless sometimes.

I know.

Did you talk to the Doctor yet?

Not yet. I have not really had the opportunity.

I intend to do so soon, provided he is not busy treating others at least.

Do you want me to come with you? We could go in person. I was kind of...

Debating bringing him ice cream.

[LOUD FACEPALM.]

[HE IS NOT RED RIGHT NOW. YOU ARE!]

[SO QUIET YOU CAN BARELY HERE:] It's just a thank you for helping my idiot men. And shit.

[ Trying her hardest not to laugh right now. ]

Very well. It may be easier to talk about with you there as well.

[ ... Less happy now. ]

Did I tell you the reason why I cannot do this myself? The true reason, that is.

Because you'd pass out from sheer pain in the middle of trying?

[?]

There is that, and it is related to that.

Even with someone else doing the operating, I cannot be sedated. It... Is unique, in that way.

[ Deep breath now. ]

I need to be awake and able to respond to commands given throughout the surgery, so that we know throughout that everything is being connected correctly*. It is part of why I have had so much trouble finding someone to work with, and why Automail is an option that quite a few people would not even consider. It... It will probably be the most physically painful experience of my life, if I am being honest.

[ She can feel that Smoker is not going to like that, but maybe explaining why will help? ]

[[ OoC: *Justifying this by the 'passing out during operation' comment because that seemed odd as sedatives DO EXIST in FMA universe. This means that more than likely patients have to be awake without painkillers throughout and with a scene shown of Winry and Pinako operating on Ed I think that is the most likely reason why. Otherwise it'd just be completely inhumane to keep them conscious, right? ]]

[Twitches.]

[[ooc: Sounds legit tho.]]

Well... for what it's worth, I don't think he'll be too fazed by that. He's had to deal with a rubber idiot for a captain, a one-eyed swordsman idiot who acknowledges pain even less than I do... oh and a cyborg.

Does that mean you can't even numb your leg?

I cannot even do that. It makes the nerves unresponsive, and they cannot be that.

[ That sound might be her shifting to lay on her desk as she thinks about it. ]

If it could work like that, I might still dare to do it myself.

Edited (rephrased to make it more clear) 2016-07-22 08:52 (UTC)

Right.

Okay. Then... yeah. Let's talk to him. I can't think of anyone better for it at any rate.

Thank you for that.

[ There's a small huff of a breath. ]

He would probably be happy to see you as well, Smoker.

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HELL NO!

He'll probably piss his pants!

I'll have you know most pirates completely fear me! Even the Straw Hats...

If not Straw Hat himself.

Either way...

Don't say things like that! It's too embarrassing!

If he were so afraid, how are you so certain your presence would we more helpful than detrimental?

[ Her tone is in a sing-song when she asks. Nehra this is too easy! It's taking most of her effort not to just laugh. ]

That's why it's a good thing I'm bringing ice cream. It'll distract him when he freaks out.

[Demon child >:|]

[ You love her as she is. And hey at least she's grinning and relaxed instead of freaking out over the alien dictator. ]

Of course. It is a good peace offering.

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