I've heard something similar -- that something is feeding on energy. It would make sense. With all the people I've seen around here...if something is using that energy for food, it must be big.

[As much as the theory makes sense, it's kind of disconcerting to think about. Not that it'd be the first time he faced off with some absurdly gigantic conceptual foe, but -- he wasn't exactly planning to do it again. But Nami is right. If they're being encouraged this strongly, there has to be a reason for it. He huffs out a dry chuckle.]

Thanks, I think. Can't say I'm glad to be here, exactly, but I can't complain about the company. [Everyone he's met so far has been good company, something that makes him feel pretty lucky.

Speaking of that, and on a less morbid subject besides--] Is this kind of transportation common where you're from? You look like a natural.