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Nami

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[ It's kind of a pain, thinking about how stalled their progress is going to be if they end up returning home only to have to go back to Syrup Village for the Merry and Usopp, but she supposes it's better than trying to imagine Usopp picking up the journey by himself. ]

Me too, wish he was with us. Good thing you couldn't see more of him on your poster.

[ Then, with a little smirk. ] I bet Kaya will be happy to see him. [ And, really, good for them. ]

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It doesn't feel right that Usopp isn't here with us, but I know he'll be okay until we get back to him.

(Tilts his head at that comment before grinning.)

I know Kaya will look after him. He'll be eating all the good food and getting the good naps. I'm almost jealous.

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Me too. [ Nami scrunches her lips up and looks down at her lap, shoulders slumping. ]

I'm sorry we're so lost Luffy.

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There's no need to be sorry, we didn't ask to come here.

And how are you meant to draw a map of the world if you only go to places you know?

( Except in this case it's going to be worlds plural, but the point still stands. )

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I thought I'd be drawing a map of just our world, but, looks like we get a few extra pages out of being here, huh?

Have you figured out what the hell is going on here, by the way?

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Exactly! Maybe draw two, then you can leave one here for anyone else who shows up. I bet they'd really appreciate it.

And nope. I talk to the ladies at the docks but I still can't tell what's happening. Something about a vote?

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After America takes me to Old Ephes I'll be making a couple of copies. I don't know who the hand is, and I probably don't care but they sound shady, and if they want a map of Old Ephes it's probably for an interesting reason, so we should have a copy too. For insurance.

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Good idea, even if not for insurance but because it's just good to have. Your maps are the best. Did they say they were giving you anything for one?

(In all honesty Luffy would be shocked if the answer is no, if only because Nami is that good at haggling...)

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Not yet. Considering how little we know about where we are or what's happening I figure getting information is a good place to start.

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I could always ask at the docks if they have anything like maps down there we can have?

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Luffy that's a great idea! Ask your old ladies!