tfln

[gutties]

That's not really a thing that happens, is it?

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[crosspurpose]

We met. Apparently he's going to be the new king of pirates.

[theflashyfool]

He's going to die like the dumbass he is.

[crosspurpose]

You seem upset.

[theflashyfool]

Why would I be upset? He won't be the first kid who thought he could compete with actual pirates.

[Except Luffy has a certain... spark, he's got to admit. And luck on his side.]

[crosspurpose]

Do you like him, then?

[theflashyfool]

The straw hat kid? He took my map and whined about Shanks. He's a nuisance.

Don't tell me you like him.

[crosspurpose]

It begs the question of why he isn't dead if you think him so easily dispatched.

What did he say about Shanks?

[theflashyfool]

Who says I won't kill him?

The hat. I noticed it belonged to Shanks. I guess he left an impression on the kid. Still seems pretty enamored with him.

[crosspurpose]

So he didn't actually say anything of him.

You let a novice cut his teeth on you and take what was yours. How is that not pathetic?

[theflashyfool]

He screamed about the stupid hat. Thought I was gonna destroy it. Do I need to spell it out for you?

It's not pathetic!! Besides, you had a run in and didn't kill him? How are you any better?

[crosspurpose]

I didn't want to kill him and he didn't take anything from me. We could not be more different. Do I need to spell it out for you?

[theflashyfool]

I'll take care of him next time I see him. Arlong got in the way of my plans.

buggy ilu I am sorry

[crosspurpose]

Let me ask you a very fair question, Buggy. Is there anything that you do successfully? Aside from setting the bar for piracy on the floor, that is.

it just wouldn't be the same if mihawk didn't bully him!!

[theflashyfool]

[Oh, that is a kick right below the belt. The amount of seething and insult Buggy is feeling right. The absolute gall...]

Did you really just respond to insult me??? You have no idea what I've done or what I'm planning!

it's the circle of life

[crosspurpose]

[ This is actually kind of fun. It's like playing with your food and stirring the pot all at once. ]

A bold new way to humiliate yourself, no doubt. But that is the role of a jester, isn't it? Perhaps it's fortuitous after all that you now have a boy king to serve.

It truly, truly is!

[theflashyfool]

[That's-- not how it's supposed to be!!]

I'll throw my own head into the sea before I see that kid in a straw hat become anything like a king!

[crosspurpose]

Well, now I am curious. Would that kill you?

[ A curious Mihawk is a dangerous thing. ]

[theflashyfool]

What, no. Not at all!

[... Yes, probably. Don't try it?]

[crosspurpose]

In any case, I suppose time will tell which of you is better. It may just be that you'll only exist as a footnote in this boy's story just like you are in Shanks'.

[theflashyfool]

You'll regret that when I've become king of the pirates instead!

[crosspurpose]

I would sooner toss my own head into the sea.

So I suppose you should keep me updated. Do not use this line as a social one unless you'd like me to take a special interest in you.

[ That is a threat. ]

[theflashyfool]

[If he was a braver person, he'd definitely tell Mihawk the head-in-the-sea situation could be arranged. But he's afraid he'll wake up to being tossed overboard if he dares, so--]

I'll keep that in mind...