Devilish

Kilika

The crew docked against the side of Kilika Island, a tropical island with wooden buildings and friendly citizens. Leila continued to wear Law's oversized hoodie. It shielded her face well and disguised her as a regular part of The Heart Pirates. The crew didn't really think much of it and Law couldn't help but feel pleased to see her walking around in his clothes, with his jolly roger displayed on her clothes. He didn't quite understand it, but it made him feel reassured that she was walking around town clearly belonging to him and his crew.

"How long are we here for?" Leila asked him, holding up the hood to cover her face well. Law noted that she was being overly cautious, but he didn't question her. He had decided to respect her past, like they had discussed, and ignored the curiousity that was eating him from the inside.

"A week tops. I've got meet with an old client" Law talked briefly, his mind buried in his work. Leila nodded and followed him into the town. The buildings were constructed with wood and tropical vines – to the naked eye it would seem behind in technology but the town was bustling, with roads and busy citizens. They didn't seem behind at all, just practical.

"I like it here...it's pretty" Leila couldn't help but smile to which Bepo nodded in agreement.

"You guys can enjoy your time here as much as you'd like, just don't cause trouble" Law sighed, thinking about the previous times the crew had to leave towns due to drunken fights. Law headed off into his own direction to deal with his own business, leaving his crew in the middle of the tropical town.

"Something smells amazing...I can't wait to try some of the food" Shachi licked his lips, seemingly becoming more comfortable around Leila once more. Leila grinned at her friend as the two had a similar idea and they began to run towards the market with street stalls filled with varied seafood and vegetables. Shachi bounded up to a market stand selling fried octopus and couldn't help but salivate. A pretty young woman who stood behind the counter offered him a stick.

"Here, try some!" She grinned at him with enthusiasm. Leila stood next to Shachi and watched him taste the octopus. His eyes widened and he held it out to Leila so she could take a bite.

"Wow...this tastes amazing" Leila couldn't help but say, feeling her mouth burst with the flavors.

The young woman smiled sweetly, feeling happy due to the praise. Her blonde hair was short and settled on her shoulders and she had bright sparkly blue eyes. "Thank you! We fish everything ourselves here at Kilika – would you like to buy some?"

Shachi can't help himself nodding profusely, making Leila smirk at him in amusement.

Meanwhile...

Law paced up the steps to Kilika's castle. It was not the traditional castle, it was wooden like the rest of the town and was not tall like other castles Law had visited. It was humble but welcoming, with some friendly guards at the gate playing cards.

"Hey gentleman, where's Silver?" Law asked them to which they opened the door and gestured to go up the stairs. Law made his way through the quaint building, with warm rugs settled at the entrance and traditional oil paintings being hung upon the walls. He came to a large intricate door with wooden carvings of wooden branches and leaves. Law knocked twice firmly.

"Come in" A voice called, not particularly deep but still sounding authoritve. Law entered the hall and was faced with an old man with a receding hairline but soft eyes.

"Law! You made it" The older man smiled at Law warmly, opening his arms in welcome. Law nodded at the man in affirmation, coming closer towards the seat at which he sat.