Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ First Dream Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Forwarded to late night

[byakkoyagirl]

[Good evening Luceti. Are you all doing well? Lets hope you're getting some good rest and shut eye because it's usually a long day in the craziest village ever.

Tonight another New Feather will arrive. A rather late arrival, but she came to join all of you. Dropping from the sky at full speed and then disappearing in a flash. Give her a good welcome as she comes to visit you while you sleep. No, she's isn't the tooth fairy. Or the sandman. She's another thing entirely.

Enjoy having a special visitor in your dreams.]


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[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

Hm. Nope not really. [she takes another small sip of her beer, letting the flavor sit on her tongue.]

Actually, from what I've heard, they're native to a place called Luceti. Know about it?

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[No.]

Yes. [Sanji starts from his own answer. What?

His back feels itchy. And he can't help but glance behind like he expects to see wings. There's nothing there]

[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

[She smiles gently.]

You probably don't have them because you don't want them. At least that's my opinion. I don't seem to have that choice.

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[...]

[Alright, so. Options. Either Luceti's fucking up again, they sent him home (which isn't possible anyway, he wouldn't be on the Baratie), or he's dreaming.

... His money's on the first one, out of principle]

Is this another shitty experiment?

[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

Experiment? No, no. I'm...sort of lost. It's hard to explain, but you're dreaming. That's why you don't have the wings right now I guess, but I do.

Also watch your language a little.

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[Option three it is. Sanji actually relaxes at hearing that. It's that much better than the alternative.]

Ah, sorry Paprika-chan. [He means the apology, but he's also a little distracted because... huh, he doesn't often know that he's dreaming. He's staring around the Baratie in quiet wander with the hints of a fleeting grin.

Damn, but it's been a long time, feels like]

Too bad I didn't pick a more interesting dream for you to get lost in.

[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

[She waves a little.] It's fine, Sanji-san.

[Another sip of her drink.] Oh no this is actually relaxing. It's been a while since I had a drink, so no worries about it. [She gestures to the empty seat across her] Want to have one with me?

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

In that case, I'd be honored~! [He's recovered quite nicely, and takes the offered seat. It's a lot easier brushing off his duties if they're not gonna make a difference here]

So I take it you do this kind of thing often?

[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

Yeah. It's sort of a job really. I don't normally just come in without warning though, so sorry for the surprise.

I take it you work in a restaurant normally? There's something they say about people who dream about their job.

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

No a problem. I'm enjoying the wake-up call, if you will. [Another glance around the restaurant, this one full of nostalgia]

And something like that. I'm a pirate chef now. It's been over a year since I've lived here. [And he misses it. The happy chatter and noise and sounds of eager cooking]

[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

[She notices his glance, but doesn't say anything. He's more than welcome to reminisce.]

A pirate chef? Sounds exciting. Go on any cool adventures?

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

Of course! I wouldn't be much of a pirate if I didn't. Can't lead a boring life with the captain I've got.

Since you're staying in Luceti, you might run into my crew.

[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, your crew came together. Sounds pretty inspiring. "The crew that sticks together, sailing across the universe to different worlds side by side!" Or something like that.

I haven't been in Luceti actually yet. Do you guys have a ship there?

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[Grins] We're not all here yet, but you're right. A universe won't keep us apart for long.

[Sigh, and he leans back in his seat. What he'd give for that] No luck there. There's no ocean - just two lakes, and you can't sail a pirate ship on those. [And he trails off, finding her statements a little strange]

You haven't been in Luceti?

[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

How many people are in your crew so far then? Is it a large one?

Oh that's a shame. A crew without a ship. Not exactly many places to go with lakes.

[she takes another sip and nods.] Like I said, I'm lost. So far I haven't made it to the village yet. No idea why. [Although she has a hunch that it might be the lack of a DC Mini]

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

Just nine of us total. Seven of us are already here.

And there aren't many places to go anyway. The barrier makes sure of that. We've got a town, a forest, a desert... some mountains. That's it.

[He mulls over that, staring at the customers while he thinks] So you wander from dream to dream.

Maybe you haven't woken up yet? [Is she asleep? The details of this dream-hopping are escaping him]

[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

Wow, so you're almost all complete. Are they in this dream?

Huh. It's a long way from being a city. [Not that she doesn't mind going anywhere, but city life is just so much more fun for her.]

...I guess that's a possibility. A good one. [Except not. Dreams have no need for sleep. But telling him she's a literal dream might be too freaky. She doesn't want him to starting cursing again.]

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

I doubt it. If they were here, we would've heard them by now. [And she and him wouldn't be casually talking on the Baratie. Explosions, adventures... oh yes, she'll have to see some of his post-Luffy dreams]

To be honest, life starts getting repetitive the longer you stay here. [shrugs] But you can say that for any place.

[If he ever finds out, he'll just think she's the prettiest dream he's ever seen and leave logic at the door. Ah, crazy canons]

Regardless, it's gotta be fun - visiting other people's dreams.

[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

A noisy bunch I take it? People like that are really fun to be around.

True enough. Visiting dreams is just a part of my job, but I can't deny that it isn't fun. A shame I can't share any stories with you.

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

Some of them never shut up. [Said with a smirk] I think Paprika-chan would take to them~!

Hooo? Confidential?

[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

I like talking to anyone really! I don't think I've ever met someone who wasn't interesting in their own way.

Afraid so. Even if I'm in a different universe it seems, I can't just give up my ethics. This dream will even be confidential.

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

That's one thing Luceti's got plenty of - interesting people. [including her, he thinks to himself. She'll fit right in to the madness]

Such admirable traits~! Awaaah, to be strapped by the chains of love once more~!

[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

Good to know. [Although considering the people she met so far she doesn't doubt him at all.]

[she giggles a little at that] The chains of love you say? You sure have a way with words, Sanji-san.

[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

My heart only speaks the truth through me~

[However, his fail!courting is cut a little short because there's a shout coming from the kitchen. A loud one. The owner, both of the voice and of the restaurant, sounds less than pleased, and he's calling Sanji's name.

The chef winces]

Since this is a dream, I wonder how long I can ignore him for...

[byakkoyagirl.livejournal.com]

[She smirks a bit]

There's something they say about people who slack off in their own dreams.