[Even if Portgas was the one who suggested talking. Was that a real suggestion? It seemed so. He was just on edge, and being around a marine wouldn't make that go away, anymore than Smoker would stop being a little wary around Ace. Wonderful. Smoker lights up a pair of cigars to buy himself some time to ask more politely.]
Mind if I ask if you're still feeling hazy? [Yup, that was the best he had.]
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[Even if Portgas was the one who suggested talking. Was that a real suggestion? It seemed so. He was just on edge, and being around a marine wouldn't make that go away, anymore than Smoker would stop being a little wary around Ace. Wonderful. Smoker lights up a pair of cigars to buy himself some time to ask more politely.]
Mind if I ask if you're still feeling hazy? [Yup, that was the best he had.]