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nami ðŸĶĒ ([personal profile] cartographie) wrote2023-09-07 01:23 pm

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choo choo, our fave

[personal profile] legsbenedict 2023-09-14 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ Time is slippery. While there is normally an ebb and flow and an awareness of the passage of time, it's not uncommon for Sanji to look around and see that the sun has changed position or there are no longer trees speeding by outside the windows across from his station. Sometimes, it's hard to even see out the windows when the dining car is full.

He's the only one behind the line, but he doesn't mind. It's easy to fall into a rhythm of prepping, cooking, and plating. This, at least, is something he can pride himself on. If only Zeff could see him now, preparing the food he wants to cook instead of the swill he has to.

While Sanji didn't exactly imagine his own place would be a train's dining car, looking around at all of the patrons enjoying the meals he so painstakingly cooked and presented, he can't find that he minds all that much. A plate is smeared with sauce and delicately arranged cuts of seared fish and a garnish of vegetables, finishing off with a dollop of cucumber mousse. He grins to himself as he wipes the edge of the plate for any spills or fingerprints before putting it on the line.

It's difficult to know how much time has passed, dinner service doesn't seem to truly end.

Thankfully, he hasn't begun to feel tired yet.

Odd.

There does seem to be a lull in service, so he keeps himself busy wiping down his station and replenishing their stocks. As he's flipping a clean towel over his shoulder, he glances up and sees a shock of orange hair coming into the dining car. ]


There is a face I did not expect to see! [ He spreads his arms wide, gesturing around the dining car. ] Not Baratie, but I would argue not bad, eh?
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[personal profile] legsbenedict 2023-09-19 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ The smile falters from his face when he catches her guarded expression like she can't trust what she sees, the way she grips his arm so firmly as if he'll float away..

It doesn't fit. Looking out at everyone in the dining car, he can't find what seems to have her so wary. The train's wheels moving along the track and the soft clatter of silverware mixed with ambient chatter are the only things that can really be heard. ]


I'm not sure what you mean? I've been here, this is my place!

[ Isn't it? It certainly feels that way. There's a pit in his chest that builds when he thinks about leaving, but the thought of Nami not knowing he was here?

The way she grips his arm..

Sanji looks around and his brow furrows in disappointment. ]


The others aren't here?
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ty for saving us from captcha hell

[personal profile] serio 2023-09-23 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
( is he worried? didn't used to be... things have definitely changed for him in the past few weeks. when before he didn't have to care about anyone but himself, things are different now. even more so with regards to his relationship with nami.

not that he'll voice any of these thoughts of his out loud. instead, he just continues chewing on the fruit, keeping that stoic expression on his face -- the one that's frustratingly hard to get a read on. he lifts the pinwheel up a little higher, continuing to look at it like it's the most interesting object he's seen in a while.
)

I'm gonna need two more swords. ( he definitely has to find a way to get himself some new weapons already, especially if he intends on keeping all of the crew safe and out of harm's way. ) Wanna head into town with me tomorrow? ( he figures he'll look around the marketplace. see what might be available for trade. who knows? he might get lucky and find the perfect twin blades. after all, if it's meant to be... )
serio: commissioned. dnt. (139.)

this is not a slow burn but a forest fire

[personal profile] serio 2023-09-24 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
( the only person on the crew who wakes up at a ridiculous hour is sanji. but thankfully he's usually in the galley getting an early start on their breakfast. they should try to head out before their glorified cook gets up tomorrow and head back to the going merry in time to chow down with the rest of the crew in order to avoid suspicion. it's fine to let them know they'd went to the marketplace to purchase some necessities. it's not okay to have them think they'd gone out for a meal together. for one, sanji would likely burst into tears, and for another, yeah... just no.

all of this pre-planning and it's hinging on... if he manages to get up in time. zoro had overslept one morning, too comfortable lying on his side with his face buried in nami's chest. no idea why she hadn't tried to wake him because attempting to leave her cabin later that morning had been an exercise in ridiculousness.

his thoughts get interrupted by the sound of her quiet laughter and he glances over, not wanting to miss out on seeing the look on her face somehow. they both reach for the bottle of rum at the same time, and he chuckles softly, taking hold of her hand instead. with his free hand, he puts the rum back in the basket before moving to get up, tugging her up with him.
)

Is there even a cave around here? ( letting her go, he grabs the blanket from the ground and tosses it over her head as it starts to drizzle around them. ) Lead the way, miss navigator. ( better her than him. he has no idea where north or south or whatever is. as they start walking, he's going to collect some twigs and leaves for that fire, tossing it into the basket to keep it dry. )
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[personal profile] serio 2023-09-24 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
Shut up. ( he ducks out from under the blanket just as it starts pouring hard, raining cats and dogs, romantic my ass, and he smacks nami's behind, telling her to make a run for it. zoro then goes to grab hold of another larger stick and a few more twigs before hurrying along the same path.

by the time they get into the cave, they're both drenched from head to toe, that blanket only managing to keep some parts of nami dry. he can't help but snort a bit of a laugh when he sees how messed up her hair is. it's sticking to her forehead and her cheek and over her eyes, and he reaches over with his hand to help push her hair back, tucking it behind her ears.
)

Almost didn't recognize you. ( he takes the blanket from her and lays it over some rocks to let it dry before taking a look around. in a typical fashion, he holds up a hand to tell her to stay put as he starts venturing deeper inside to make sure there aren't any wild animals already taking shelter in the dark. thankfully, it's just a small cave with nothing in it but some dirt. )

Looks like we got lucky. ( he then sets about working on building that fire with the ease of an experienced camper. clearly, he's done this plenty of times before. )
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[personal profile] serio 2023-09-24 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
( so much for enjoying the warmth of her pressed up against his back when she moves all too quickly to stand all the way across the fire from him instead. he would've responded and told her that she can stick around to find out about his other talents, but too late for that now. instead he just watches her, looking at the play of shadows dancing across her features. )

Why would you be worried about that? ( and in one slick move, he removes his wet shirt, laying it on the ground to dry beside the fire. ) Haven't you done more than make a pass at me? ( hmph. funny. it's almost like he's daring her to undress in front of him and daring himself not to react. )
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[personal profile] serio 2023-09-24 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
( he's aware that he's very much staring at her at this point, but he can't exactly help it. she's beautiful. and... because they keep screwing in the darkness of her cabin, he's rarely gotten a proper look at her. so this time, he lets his eyes take in all of her gentle curves before it settles back on her face. )

Why don't you come back over here? I know you don't like the cold. ( he moves to sit down, crosslegged, offering her his lap to sit on. his pants aren't that wet, thankfully. her skirt on the other hand... hard to say. not that he'd mind either way. he just wants her close and within reach of him. )
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[personal profile] serio 2023-09-24 07:27 am (UTC)(link)
( she'll find out the answer to that soon enough when she gets close because he is pretty damn cold, but it's bearable. he shifts a little when she settles down on his lap and he moves to brush his thumb across her cheek before leaning in for a kiss, something he'd been wanting to do for the past hour now. )

Not anymore. ( the words get mumbled out right before he deepens the kiss, sliding his hand over her back and up to the nape of her neck, holding her close to him. he can still taste the rum on her lips which reminds him they still have their food and drink in the basket... which they can get to later. )

Mm. ( he pulls back to just look at her for a moment, studying her face in the light of the fire. ) Didn't think I'd ever be into thieves. ( no fear of admitting that since it's as clear as day he's got a thing for her. no one else has ever managed to get his attention like this. he should probably be wary of her stealing his heart, but he's not thinking about that. the thought doesn't even occur to him. even if he so obviously desires her. )
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[personal profile] serio 2023-09-24 08:10 am (UTC)(link)
( he doesn't even bother to hide the smile on his face when she lets him know she'd missed him, feeling a warm sensation building up in his chest of all places, all tingly and weird. sucking in a deep breath, he presses a kiss to her cheek, that kiss somehow lingering for a moment longer than necessary before he just lets her settle with her back against him, facing the fire. )

You hungry? ( he uses a stick to pull the basket closer to them. there's still one more tangerine, as well as the fried rice and the rum. he gets the container of food out, placing it on her lap before he digs around for a spoon. the one spoon. oops. in before she teases him about doing something else "romantic" like feeding her... )

Don't even say it. ( he pulls the lid off the container and takes a spoonful of rice for himself. gotta give it a taste test, right? and then... he actually does offer her the next bite. it's not bad. pretty delicious. )
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no apols allowed!

[personal profile] serio 2023-09-25 01:10 pm (UTC)(link)
( she's gentle with him in a way that no one has ever been. he's not sure what he might have done to deserve it. him, the demon of the east blue. who's only ever known how to fight and how to kill. when she scoops some rice up and offers it to him, he almost grins a little, not quite able to help himself; having not expected her to return the favor. he takes the bite and chews, before resting his chin on her shoulder. )

Mm. It better be. It costs me twenty berry. ( obviously, this one did not get what she was really referring to, but he is thinking that this is nice. he's clearly enjoying being with her like this. it shows in the way he seems all kinds of relaxed, with his arms wrapped loosely around her.

shifting slightly, he reaches into the basket to pluck out that pinwheel again, holding it out in front of her.
)

Where'd you learn to do this?
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[personal profile] myownthing 2023-10-08 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
And we both know I don't do that.

[ ooh, self burn, those are rare. ]
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[personal profile] myownthing 2023-10-08 07:13 am (UTC)(link)
Those are pretty important. And you were just the first person who came to mind. Don't read too much into it.

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