Can't be tamed! // 4th Wall [Video &/or Action]

[fierybluebird]

[You know normal people when things get them down drink, carouse, carry on, lock themselves in a tower and cry for ten years... Okay well maybe not "normal" but people other than Marco do that. Marco on the other hand, grabs a piece of chalk and makes a hopscotch set out in the middle of the most open non-plant infested piece of pavement he can find. And then of course he shows off, because when you can fly and do backflips like nothing, hopscotch is really easy.]

Oi oi, for the life of me I can't remember if there's a rhyme that goes with this, eh?

[Yes, completely showing off with a few backflips.] Anyway, someone want to come play with me?

[Feel free to mock him, yell at him for showing off, try to push him over... you know whatever.]

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[fierybluebird]

[T_T MUST. STAY. STRONG.]

'M okay... [Leans on his Pops' head a little more and maybe hides his face against him.]

Everything was so hard for awhile, but I know where I'm going now I think. I don't know what to do about Teach or the islands still, but I know I'll find a way. If that makes any sense. And we'll get everything back... as much as we can. [Leans on more.] I don't know how you did it all Pops. I mean I was there and I still don't really know.

[papa_beard]

[he moves Marc down to hug him against his chest.]

Don't think you have to hold everything right now. Focus on staying alive, and helping out Ace's little brother. I've got a feeling he'll be a big help for you guys. [he closes his eyes.] It's not something I can explain. You'll learn what to do in your own way.

[fierybluebird]

Okay. I believe you. I've had the same thoughts too, Captain.

[HUGS. He feels better with Whitebeard saying it though. Less like it's a wild and crazy hunch, more like it's extremely practical.]

[papa_beard]

You'll be fine, Marco. But you don't have to do it all yourself. I wouldn't have gotten where I was without all of you.

[hugs him back!!! you will understand the knowledge of captain someday, Marco.]

[fierybluebird]

I know. I've got a 1600 family looking after me, eh? Thanks for everything Pops. We wouldn't be this far without you, eh?

[papa_beard]

It's the least I could do for all of you, leaving the way I did. You guys will make it farther, I know it.

[fierybluebird]

Pops... [UWAH Okay now he's struggling to hold back the tears, face screwed up a bit.]

We wouldn't have gotten this far without you in the first place! You did everything for us, don't think we'll ever forget! We're all grateful. Forever, I promise.

[papa_beard]

[nooooooez don't cry. picking you up to hug you.]

I know, Marco. I just didn't want any of you to be alone. And hey. If you guys are all grateful for that, I'm grateful for all of you being my family? Not a day goes by where I'm not happy that I met each and every one of you. And I'm glad all of you thought the same. All of you did much more for me than I can ever thank any of you for.

[fierybluebird]

[BAWLS. WELL he breaks down into a few manly tears anyway.]

Same Pops, same here, I promise. [Clings a little.]

[papa_beard]

[okay, daddy will just hold you close because he kinda fucked that one up. he just nods slowly, and rubs his back soothingly. there's not much for him to say right now, so he'll just keep quiet.]

[fierybluebird]

[Uwaaaah Daddy hugs solves everything though, so he quickly cheers up, just sort of snuggling close.]

Love you Pops.

[papa_beard]

[he smiles, glad his son's mood is picking up.]

Love you too, Marco. Forever and always.

[fierybluebird]

[Beams.]

I'll remember that.

[papa_beard]

Good. I'd be pissed as fuck if you didn't.

[fierybluebird]

[Laughs.] Okay okay, don't worry I will.

So are you okay?

[papa_beard]

A little cramped in this place, but otherwise just fine.

[fierybluebird]

[Laughs.] I always said you'd have that problem.

Hang on, I'll lead you to Ace's warehouse if you want. He made sure it was big enough when he stole it.

[papa_beard]

[he'd make a comment on that first bit, but...]

--Ace's?

[fierybluebird]

He was here awhile ago. Bet he's sorry to be missing you, eh?