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

Captain Tashigi Yeah, I know what you mean Sword-ya, but this is life sadly, Pretty crappy one then .... She'd never really thought on it before. Now that Smoker wasn't towering over her or barking orders at Tashigi, she had the time and ability to actually pause and dwell on a thought. There had often been rumors that Gol D. Roger's execution was the start of a massive domino effect. Many people, in the Marines and mere citizens, had dismissed the thought, as it sounded more akin to a ghost story than a legitimate possibility. But now? Maybe ... there was some truth to that belief. If Marine protocol, the same ones she knew, was suddenly going to hell ... what other explanation was there? Things could be chaotic every now and again, sure. But at least there had always been a sense of law and order. Now, there may not even be that soon enough, especially if Law's guess turned out to be correct. Tashigi's head began to throb, as if a massive pile of bricks abruptly fell atop it. Everything - or a good majority, anyway - was falling apart. Truth be told, it scared the young captain. Am I even going to survive in this new world? ... Even while under Law's care, she didn't know. He was strong and all. But so was Doflamingo. Even with his arrest, what about his followers? Had they been apprehended as well? If not, did anyone know where they were? Because if the answer was no, then unwanted company in such forms could arrive. Or even worse individuals than people associated with the elder ex-Shichibukai. Who the fuck's worse than Doflamingo? Suffice to say, it was probably for the best that her mind didn't immediately give Tashigi an answer. She barely even heard anything Law said afterwards. It wouldn't be until the faint tinges of crimson painted his face that finally Tashigi did hear what he had murmured. Well, at least with this, I will have a woman on my crew who is better looking then the women the straw hats have in theirs, The hell is that supposed to mean?! she quipped, feeling her face burn as it mirrored Law's. Ohhh. I get it. Has your crew been questioning their captain's orientation or something? Much like Law, she was taking her own unorthodox route, definitely aided out by the sake. But hey, it would be one of the few ways she could get back at Law for their past and the slightly annoying nickname. While teasing wasn't usually something the captain did, she wasn't past doing anything necessary to get what she wanted. And at that moment, seeing Law blush and knowing she contributed to it sounded like a good start. Small, yes but it would be progress nonetheless. Subconsciously, her head lowered as she looked not at the floor, but her chest. .... I know they're not as good as Robin's but .... did he mean that? Does he really think I look ... okay? Better than that possibly? Among the many other protocols she had follow, being in any sort of an unprofessional relationship was an unwritten rule that she - as well as other Marines - followed. So being noticed or called 'attractive' in any form or fashion was ... new. Foreign. But it wasn't bad either. Especially as it had been declared in rather good taste, rather than being too crude or perverted like Tashigi had half-expected. Maybe ... this wouldn't be the most impossible arrangement. Maybe she could get along with Law, better than the now ex-Marine had officially thought. The faintest of smiles crossed her face, hidden quickly by the sake cup as it was raised again to her lips while Tashigi drank from it.