#kingdew

The wind blew gently against my back ruffling my hair slightly as I gaze over the horizon feeling the most relaxed I've been since arriving back on the Moby. Though that doesn't really mean much since as soon as I stepped foot on the ship I was rushed to the infirmary by Marco so he could heal my injuries.

I shake the thought from my head not wanting to dwell on that any longer as I move my eyes to look at the deck wanting to see if anything interesting was going on.

Thatch and Izou were playing cards together which made a warm feeling swell inside me. Izou has been overworking himself a lot more than usual lately so it's really nice to see him finally slowing down for a bit and relaxing by absolutely destroying thatch in a variety of different card games, primarily poker. The panicked look on Thatch's face makes me snicker softly and roll my eyes. Honestly I don’t get why he always bets berrie when playing Izou he always ends up losing it all.

I look over to the right of them and I'm caught slightly off guard by Ace practically crawling into one of Blamenco's pockets. Blamenco shoves everything and anything you can imagine in there and up until Ace joined I was one of the only people who was willing to try and see what's actually inside of them, and staring down at the odd sight I really can tell why it looks really weird from an outside perspective. Maybe that's why Marco banned me from doing it two years ago, not like I actually stopped… whatever it doesn't matter!

Deciding I was done looking at those two freaks, I started to scan the deck for something else to catch my eye and it didn't take long before I spotted Blenheim, Fossa and Jiru sitting in a half circle looking down at some papers that I assume are related the Marine base we just raided and that automatically made me lose all interest

Just left of those three Haruta was talking with Pops. It didn't seem to be about anything actually important from the snippets of Pop's side of the conversation I could make out. Mainly just about how everyone was doing and if there were any issues amongst the crew. Haruta took pride in knowing everything going on with everyone given he was the commander of the communications and intel division it really wasn't that surprising.

Not seeing anything else of interest on this side of the ship I turn around to see what's going on behind me.

Automatically my eyes landed on Rakuyo who was having a drinking contest with a bunch of our other brothers. I let out a huff of air and rolled my eyes. I already know Rakuyo is gonna win. He can drink almost everyone under the table and he already seems to have if the multiple people passed out with booze bottles in their hands mean anything.

Kingdew and Jozu were also watching the game unfold as they spoke to each other, nothing interesting there.

“Come on, there has to be something actually interesting going on” I whine to myself and start to pout slightly as I continue to scan the deck.

There really isn't anything else going on. Most others are off doing their duties around the ship hard at work to keep everything running. That is what I wish I was doing right now instead of sitting here watching everyone else. Not that i dont enjoy a good bit of people watching but I wanna do something actually productive right now but Marco wont let me and as much as i would love to fight him on that i know it would be stupid. I know I'm hurt and need to take it easy but that doesn't make it any easier!

But that's besides the point since there isn't anything interesting going on now i decide to just sit down on the ground of the crowsnest and stare at the sky watching as some birds fly by calling out to each other as they go. One of the birds has beautiful golden wings and my thoughts automatically go to Marco who, im just releasing wasnt up on the deck, at least not anywhere i could see him which was odd given now is usually the time of day he goes to bother Pops for his vitals.

Those thoughts are automatically put to rest though as i suddenly hear loud wing flaps as he suddenly appears in my sight when he perches on the edge of the crowsnest.

“Come on i have to change your bandages yoi” he says looking at me like im a deer whos about to dart away from him

I let out a groan and throw my head back dramatically and automatically reget it as my head smakes against the wall making me yelp. I shoot a glare at Marco as he lets out a laugh at my expense.

“Why don't you go bother Pops first?” i mumbled out as i rub the new bump on the back of my head

“Tate is doing that for me today so i can focus on you yoi” he says while getting off the edge and transforming out of his half phoenix form so he can reach down and pick me up by my armpits like a cat before dropping me down on my feet “Come on lets go don’t make me carry you”

“Yeah, yeah…” i say and i roll my eyes at him as he reaches over and ruffles my hair. I guess my people watching is done for now.