week 7 | Monday

[concasse]

[Same as always, Sanji concentrates on calling Dragon's attention in the privacy of his fire dorm, not even needing to worry about Zelos snooping in, ha...]

Neh, Dragon-sama, do you have some time?

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[themodsgrimm]

[The door that appears in front of Sanji is - different this time. It's not the typical one that brings him to the throne room. When he enters this time, he'll instead find himself in what appears to be a treasure room. Mountains of gold, jewels, and artifacts span the walls. Inside, Dragon sits on an elegantly crafted chair and beckons him closer.]

I believe so.

Come in.

[concasse]

[There's a dragon joke in here somewhere. Sanji can't think of it because he's too busy boggling at the sight, mouth flying open. Listen, he might've come from riches, but he's a pirate now, and this would be enough to feed his crew for

maybe two months with Luffy's stomach. Sigh.]

Is this all yours?

[themodsgrimm]

[She looks sheepish at that.]

Ah...

Yes. For the most part.

[Though she'll move to stand and retrieve a second lovely chair for Sanji opposite hers.]

Do you care to have a seat?

[concasse]

Yeah, thanks.

[He'll take that seat! Give their surroundings another look. But he is here on business, sorta, so he'll fold a leg over his knee and start]

I wanted to ask, since we're starting to wind down, if there was anything me or the others should be doing now.

We know our best interests include getting every faction down to three, but after that...

[themodsgrimm]

[She tilts her head.]

Are you asking what comes after my ending...?

[concasse]

Yeah, I suppose that's what I'm wondering...

[themodsgrimm]

[She nods - and answers rather easily.]

First, I would like to revive everyone from the Other Side. Hiro and Yona as well... I believe if they are willing to advise others in placing their faith in me, they have atoned for their hasty actions.

[concasse]

Yeah, those kids don't deserve to be there.

[He feels very strongly about that, no surprises]

And I can guarantee Hiro would've chosen a different path if he'd realize what a mess his actions would cause.

[themodsgrimm]

[She nods.]

... I know. He meant no harm - not to any of the other Narrators, at the very least. I was disappointed in them... but I did not want to see them die either. [She sighs.]

Regardless, they have homes to go to as well.

With the rest of the ink... that would be for all of you to use as you wish.

[concasse]

Gotcha.

[...]

Then what of you and Tiger-sama? I know you mentioned something about... resting, at last.

[themodsgrimm]

... it will be the end.

[Her hands fold in her lap and she looks down at them with a smile.]

I have lived too long as it is... I would like to see my family again.

She will be put to rest as well - since one of us cannot exist without the other... but I wonder if she has people she would like to see as well.

[concasse]

[Naive-ass Sanji hasn't had his convo with Tiger yet so.

Innocent grinning]

Who knows? I think she does, but Tiger-sama is a bit... stubborn about things.

[themodsgrimm]

[She smiles faintly at that.]

... yes. Unfortunately so. Perhaps none of this would have happened if she could give just a little bit.

Well... no need to dwell on the past, I suppose.