[14th: voice] backdated to the afternoon of the 25th

[straw_hat]

[Luffy's voice comes on not too long after docking back in Discedo, but his usual enthusiasm is definitely not there. His voice is a bit serious, yet with a tang of guilt in there.]

Hey everyone, it's Luffy. I'm just checking in to see that you guys got the medical attention or rest you need. [He'll rest in his own room soon. He's silent for a bit longer, and then begins to speak again.]

And... I'm sorry I couldn't keep us all safe. I'll try harder next time, I promise--! [It's hard to tell if he's reassuring himself or the others. But his voice cracks slightly, and he just has one last thing to say.]

I'm... really, really sorry for the people who died.

[And now he's going to just go to his apartment and stay there for a while.]

[Private to Marco]

... are you doing okay? [Because shit man, he thinks you must be doing terribly after... yeah.]

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[fierybluebird]

[Relaxes now that Luffy's eating and switches into a phoenix, curling up around Luffy's shoulders on the back of the couch.]

[straw_hat]

[He eats a little bit more, then sets the bowl down on the table. He leans back against Marco, and lets out a tired sigh. Fuck.

He wants to go home.]

[fierybluebird]

[Hugs more and pets with a wing. He wishes he could help more, but short of finding the devices... besides wasn't that what they were looking for? And look how that turned up. Still, Marco won't get discouraged. Just stay practical.]

[straw_hat]

[He sort of curls up, and hugs his knees tightly and buries his face in them. He... may or may not be trembling a bit from crying.]