ooc: OPEN LOG Water 7, anyone who wants in is welcome

[justicereigns]

Who: Anyone/Everyone/whoever
Where: Water 7 and/or the train
Why: Jensu asked and I love logs so I'm an easy sell
What: Exploring, rooftop jumping, watching docksmen, drinking, whatever you feel like
When: VAGUELY SOMETIME IN NOVEMBER :| Plot holes = yay (Smoker at least is somewhere after Thursday and I have to talk to Tyr again heh)
Rating: Seriously there are non-R Smoker/Karen logs but... this is not one of them XD



Smoker wearily climbed the stairs, on his way back to the hotel room. Chasing after Fiyero had taken longer than he'd hoped and he still had friends visiting to at least greet. Mostly he just wanted to crawl into bed with Karen and sleep for the next twenty-four hours. Still he took the time to look around at the city. It was a beautiful city really. The water was a bit much but it reflected nicely and red tile rooftops sparkled in the sunlight in stark contrast with the blue waters. Maybe if there was time he'd take Karen out jumping rooftops at night.

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[fire-temptress.livejournal.com]

Upon arriving, Karen broken away from the busy bodies around the ship and the area to explore on her own a bit and possibly find something sweet for Smoker and Allen and Nataku. Karen was still amazed that the boy from her world was here. They had been on opposing sides but that seemed to not stop them from blossoming a sort of Mother Hen and baby chick relationship.

The area was vastly large with buildings that seemed easy to go from one to the other.

So there she sat. On one of the light fixtures that looked over the buildings, her black dress tassels flapping around her black stocking clad legs as she looked out over the ocean. The deep blue reflected so perfectly on the sky backdrop and the salty sea air seemed to fill the wind as it blew past and tossed soft locks of hair. "So pretty~"

[justicereigns]

Smoker glanced up to see his girlfriend wait yes, girlfriend, sitting on a lamp top. He stared for a couple of moments thoroughly impressed. Just like stacking rocks, she was a natural at it. Her powers of balance were amazing to say the least. Only half thinking about it Smoker checked with a small glance over her back looking for hidden wings. "Hey Angel, don't fall," he called up softly.

[fire-temptress.livejournal.com]

Breaking from her daze, Karen looked around for the source of the noise and that familiar gruffy voice.

Looking down, she saw the mesh of smoke from his cigars along with that familiar off green hair. A small smile painted her lips as she tilted her head and offered a wave to him. "Fancy seeing you out and about." She called to him before she stood carefully.

Hopping onto the pole of the light fixture, she bounded from there to the side flat area of the building then back down to the ground where Smoker rest. As she fell it was like time had stood still and gravity coaxed her down gently. She landed with a click of her heels and smiled up at him, tilting her head. "Come to hunt me?"

[justicereigns]

The marine had been all set to catch her but merely watched her graceful descent instead. If she didn't have wings, they sure seemed to be there invisibly. "Just got back from hunting my own crew," Fiyero had gone on his own but he had asked for extended leave and to be spying on other crews and still in the marines so as far as Smoker was concerned, he was part of the crew. "Actually feeling a little tired." It was strange to admit that to anyone. Smoker did get worn down and needed a rest, devil fruit monster or not he was still at his core human. But he had his pride and part of that was not admitting when he wasn't at his strongest. And yet... It was Karen. She had a right to know. And he didn't mind telling her. Hell, he actually liked it.

[fire-temptress.livejournal.com]

Tired? Karen looked at his face and saw how easily that came to him to admit to her. That bit of trust between him made her heart tighten with embarrassment and warmth. "Did you find what you were hunting for?" She asked while a hand rose to cup the side of his scruffy face with her fingers dancing along his cheek.

"If you're tired we could always go sleep. Water 7 will still be here in the morning." She mused happily.

[justicereigns]

"Hn," Smoker grunted softly and leaned lightly into her fingers' touch despite being in public. "I'm feeling better now that you're here," he admitted with a soft grin. "Out for anything special or just taking in the breeze?"

[fire-temptress.livejournal.com]

"Just a friendly walk to look around." She said quietly and stepped a bit closer to him, running a hand to the back of his neck where her palm sparked with heat to his tense muscles. "I'm glad I can do something to relax you at least~" Karen smirked.

[justicereigns]

"Mm, always," Smoker purred happily, focusing his eyes from glazing over into bliss. "Not too lonely while I was gone I hope?" She had Nataku to keep her busy and no telling what trouble the rest of the crew got into.

[fire-temptress.livejournal.com]

A giant cat at times. He really was like that when she would do this to him. Not that she minded. Not in the least.

Shaking her head, she continued to knead the back of his neck gently. "Nope. I was hoping to find some candy for Allen and Nataku or something for him. But I was also hoping to spend some time with you. But no, not lonely~"

"This place really is beautiful." She said while she glanced around.

Future dated to After the Brothel.

[fire-temptress.livejournal.com]

Karen wasn't usually the jealous type. Then again she never really had anything to be jealous about. Her clients that would come in had no emotional attachment short of physical. So when everything was said and done they would be on their way and so would she. The only one she was emotionally attached to to an extreme was Aoki. And while she was jealous of his wife, she admired how much of a family man he was...Oh to have a Husband that would worry about her like that.

But, as it was, she did have someone she loved deeply. But to see him being so gentle with another woman in threads, but to also see him so covered in women, women much like herself, struck a bit of a nerve in her.

The red head remained outside on the balcony of her hotel room, watching the fading sun as it set behind the ocean and cast its beautiful golden rays over the reflection of the water. It made it look as though it was on fire. Something very beautiful to her. Ah, warm colours... Karen smiled faintly to herself and breathed deep, trying not to think back on those women all over the poor duo, and she bowed her head and closed her eyes. Slowly, to help prevent said thoughts, she hummed to herself.

Re: Future dated to After the Brothel.

[justicereigns]

Smoker stomped through the hotel halls, jitte on his back, and debated knocking on Karen's door. Not for the first time he wished she didn't want her own room, that he wasn't stuck on the outside wondering what the hell was going on in her head. It was like she expected him to be able to read her mind. His raised his knuckles again, hesitated and stopped. Nataku was there and whatever they needed to say she wasn't going to do it in front of the kid.

"Damn it," he growled to himself and took off for a walk. He wanted to ride his motorcycle. It seemed just wrong to be an island without his bike but with the water ways there was no room for it. He bounded up to the rooftops in smoke form and started walking the heights, hoping to clear his own head.

[fire-temptress.livejournal.com]

Even if she was already dressed in her own night time wear, being just a simple laced night gown with maroon laced trimmings, she noticed that smoke bounding off around the light which easily caught her attention.

"Now where are you off to?" She wondered aloud.

Heights never bothered her, so she slipped onto the edge of the balcony, holding the top of the hotel roof that lead to another balcony and dragged herself up via holding tight to the bars. She continued doing this until she was high enough to bound off after him in the setting twilight.

[justicereigns]

Smoker grabbed a seat near the top of the city, looking out over the ocean and almost dizzying heights. No pirates to go looking for and like hell he was going anywhere near the district Allen had gotten lost in. He looked out over the sea and tried not to reflect on how the sunset reminded him of burning hands and pink-red hair.

It was ridiculous to be missing her when he still saw her every day. It wasn't like she wasn't there and yet... so much of their time seemed wrapped up in other things. Rescuing crew members, keeping an eye on kids. But maybe that's how it was supposed to be. He'd worked for justice long before she was at his side and she'd done the same and if they separated it would probably just go back to that. But it wasn't what he wanted.

[fire-temptress.livejournal.com]

Losing sight of him, she sighed and folded her arms across her chest and continued to look out over the sunset. Little known his building was above hers, she just didn't look that high up.

Karen took her own seat on the rooftops that looked out over the ocean. While in her disappointment of wondering if he ran off back to the brothels, small wisps of flames left her palms, wrapping around themselves before climbing higher in the air. Soon after they smother themselves.

[justicereigns]

For a second Smoker was sure he had to be imagining the flames and yet... It seemed to call to his smoke logia. He carefully climbed down to investigate and for the second time that day his face lit up in a huge grin as he called, "Karen!" more happy than he could even admit just to see her there. He came and sat down next to her, trying not to look too eager.

[fire-temptress.livejournal.com]

She honestly thought he would of been miles away by now, but as soon as she heard her name she flinched, her flames instantly turning in themselves and exploding in small balls of fire beside her, a sort of defense mechanism. "Ah- I didn't...I thought you were far away." She said while she lifted herself to stand.

[justicereigns]

The flinch and standing to leave stung. Smoker stood back up, swallowing his own anger over the cigars. "Far away where?" He frowned, "You didn't come looking for me?"

[zenigata-icpo.livejournal.com]

Not so far away, a small ship approached the docks of Water 7. Staring out from the deck, Zenigata pulled up the collar of his trench coat to shield the sun nipping at his neck as a thin ribbon of smoke seemed from his lips. He was thankful to be off of Pineapple Island for good, to finally be approaching humanity (and buildings with running water). While most of the boat rides he had been on were unruly and at ludicrous speeds, he was enjoying the smooth voyage of Black Cage Hina's ship, gliding on the water at a leisurely pace. The air smelled of sea water as the waves crashed along the boat, spritzing the deck with a salty but invigorating spray.

Soon, rising from the horizon like a mountain peak was an immense fountain, decorated in ornate arcs and several impressive waterways. Zenigata stared up in awe. Even though he had been around the world and back and had seen nearly every landmark you could think of (and had to rescue from a certain red jacket thief), this was definitely an incredible sight. Besides, this time he finally had a chance to sit and absorb the sights for a change.

[justicereigns]

With the trench coat collar pulled up and the hat pulled down low Smoker once again had the knee-jerk reaction thinking it was Bogart. The man certain pulled off the skulk well but he smiled more easily. Smoker shook his head, said a few words to Hina who had to run off and turned to the inspector, "Zenigata?"

[zenigata-icpo.livejournal.com]

Zenigata detected the scent of cigars, which overpowered the the smoke of his own Shinsei cigarette. Turning, he became face-to-face to a towering man with gray hair, a large white coat, and two lit cigars clenched between his teeth. The inspector didn't need to ask if this man was the captain; he radiated the presence of a leader like an aura of charisma, his dark eyes reflecting an unruly intelligence. Zenigata saluted. "Good afternoon, sir! It's an honor to finally meet you, Smoker." He said, the breeze rustling his trench coat as he stood on the deck.

[justicereigns]

Ah discipline. Maybe that was what was giving Smoker the Bogart-like impression, too many of his own marines having his own rebellious attitude towards their bosses, including himself. "Likewise," Smoker growled with a casual salute back. "Well welcome to Water 7." And blunt and to the point as always he muttered, "You look like hell. Rough ride?"

[zenigata-icpo.livejournal.com]

Direct to the point, this was definitely Smoker. "The boat actually ran like a dream," The Inspector replied, brushing off dried god-knows-what from his trench coat and watched it crumble onto the dock. "I just got back from an island full of pineapples and angry monkeys armed with pebbles and their own fecal matter. That's probably why I don't look so hot."

[justicereigns]

"Right..." Smoker pinched the bridge between his eyes. "I sent in a request to get you some replacement clothes but I suppose you'll want to go straight to your hotel room to clean up." Smoker took off down the docks, just expecting to be followed and only took a small glance to make sure.

[zenigata-icpo.livejournal.com]

The Inspector followed him, taking an occasional quick glance at his new surroundings. "If it's not too much trouble, sir." He said, his hands sliding into his pockets. "I promise that I won't take long. How long do you plan for you and your crew to stay in Water 7?" While he did want to do some investigating of the area (out of curiosity for once), if there was a schedule planned he felt he shouldn't uphold Smoker if he had plans after repairing the Lady Justice.

ooc: wow sorry for long tag @_@

[justicereigns]

Smoker grunted, taking the long strides Tashigi usually had to almost jog to keep up with. "They think the repairs will take until December so unfortunately we'll be here a while." Smoker gestured off into the distance slightly towards the train station. "I'll be taking the train in about a week or so over to St. Poplar for a day or two. You're more than welcome to come but you don't have to. Any pirates I find there," yes it was definitely so he could go beat up pirates. And ride the train. "I can deal with alone but Karen, my ensign, Allen, Nataku and a few others will be joining." He rubbed his temples, "I'll have to check on Lavi."

He paused then suddenly remembering, "Lavi is the red-haired guy with an eyepatch. He's my intelligence officer, a bookman in his world -- I have no idea if they have those in yours or not, and you'll want to check in with him. He was around while Lupin stole the marine ship and any information he can get he can use to help you. Of my crew he knows the most about the other country people and is in charge of their histories so he could help you with that too."

They walked over one of the arched bridges and Smoker mentally ticked off a checklist in his head. "Near the end of November around the 28th we'll be dealing with promotions. There probably won't be too many but there's a formal, I don't make anyone not getting promoted come but again, you're welcome to. Aside from that, not much is scheduled while we're here but every day there will be exercise and training drills at 9 am and 3 pm. No sailing training right now so just rifles, swords, and calisthenics, I'm sure you've been through it all before."