Thread: One Piece: Exploring The New World (LadyAthene & Silverknight)

Captain Tashigi Awww, lame. You couldn't have given me that slight satisfaction? You smug bastard ... To say Tashigi was disappointed in Law being able to handle her tease in his usual, calm manner would have been probably the biggest understatement of the day. Even more so than some unseen god was poking fun at her by forcing the captain to constantly run into people that had been .... how to say it? Annoying? Troublesome? Sources of bad luck? Probably all of those and other multiple terms that weren't immediately coming to her head. ... Well .... beggars can't be choosers ... Even if he didn't stammer, Law did at least show he clearly hadn't expected the inquiry which ... was something. Maybe not as much as the slightly buzzed Tashigi had wanted but ah well. She'd take any victory she could get at this rate. Well openly, no, they have never asked that, privately, I guess that it is possible that they think that, who knows those. I am sure there is evidence that one might be able to use to paint me that way, Fair enough, she mused, nodding as Tashigi replied in a soft voice. I suppose it's not usually something crew members - or comrades of any form or fashion - would ask about now that I think on it. Even the members of G-5 knew better than to dare try to ask if she had felt something for Smoker. Or .... any man at that rate. The answer would have been the same ... no. Whcih was true, not just a cover-up. Smoker ... she respected. Even when he angered or pissed her off, much like an elder sibling. Disregarding the fact that relationships in the Marines were a taboo thing, she probably wouldn't fall for Smoker even if that didn't matter. He had the same love and devotion she did for her work. The main difference between them - aside from gender - was Tashigi understood and realized one of these days, the thought of having her own family was something she did want, no matter how risky that was. Smoker ... never would want that. It thus seemed logical to not fall for him. What sense was there in fawning over someone who not only wouldn't return the feelings, but likely had no real desire to help their future lover achieve a goal. Lovely. You get to die a virgin ... The bitter thought made her grimace and inwardly sigh. Now, what I meant is simple, you are an attractive woman who is a natural beauty, I am sure that you have drawn the eye of many of male to you over the years, Her attention ha been so strong on her inner thoughts that she completely missed the part about Luffy landing on Amazon Lily. When the topic switched to herself though, she immediately was dragged out of her thoughts, flushing again slightly in front of the ex-Shichibukai. I don't know about that, she muttered, And ... honestly? If I have gotten anyone's attention, they've never told me due to ... well ... work protocol. Our job isn't to ... well .... you know ... Tashigi quickly gripped her cup, tilting her head back as she downed the rest of her cup in one quick gulp. A ghost of a smile formed when she heard Law reassure her his crew would come to like her. I hope so, she thought aloud. I wouldn't blame them for being slightly freaked out. I don't think you have any ex-Marines on your crew. I don't really count you completely, as you were with them even before you were a Shichibukai. Plus, Shichibukais are above Marines, even those of Vice Admiral ranking such as Smoker-san. Another sigh resounded through the room as she stared down at the sake cup which she'd just refilled. .... I probably should have this be my last one, she decided, nodding firmly to herself. As overdue as this treat was, I don't want to risk getting too addicted to sake. I prefer being sober when I'm working or needed for important tasks. Taking a few moments, Tashigi first pushed her glasses up before grabbing the cup once more and working on finishing the last of her sake.