Re: His Shadow

#42: A Usual Day in The Submarine

Polar Tang

Seri stood in front of the transparent glass opened by Shachi and Penguin for the lady to view underwater. She watches the school of fish as well as the colorful corals. Though they are submerged, the sunlight can still reach a certain area. The white-haired lady caught a glimpse of a huge octopus. "I hope we can catch it and make some takoyaki", she heard someone walking in the corridor. The huge man looked away and tried to change routes. "Good morning, Jean-san. Did you have a good night's sleep?", the lady waved her hand. "I did. How about you?", he cannot look into her eyes. The young woman already noticed it from the first time she entered the Polar Tang. He doesn't really talk much with her. She knew him as one who acts as the helmsman. 

"I'm about to cook breakfast. Want to come with me?", Seri invited. "I will check on the observation room", the man excused himself. Ikaku jumped and hugged Seri from behind. "What will you be cooking this time?", the fellow female species continued hugging Seri as they walk towards the kitchen. 

Kitchen

Seri peeled some potatoes and mash them on a bow. "Smells good", Ikaku commented as she gets a cup of coffee. "I will be washing those guys' clothes. Sorry, I'll try to help later", Ikaku walked towards the door. "No worries. Washing clothes are very taxing", the younger lady also explained how she enjoys preparing the food. The woman's eyes traveled and the place is empty. There are twenty chairs on the dinner table. She slapped her face with two of her hands and continued steaming the fish. 

The ship is neat and organized as if Trafalgar doesn't want a space for germs to thrive. The door opened and Seri's eyes widened. It is Bepo wearing his pajamas. He walked directly from his room toward the dining area. "I'm hungry", he sat on the chair and lean on the table. "Few more minutes Bepo. Let's also call the others", the lady chuckled as she hears the bear's growling stomach. "Are you alright? You seem bothered", Bepo said without looking at her. "I know Captain asked me to be part of the crew but I also have to work my way out to be on good terms with the others", Seri stopped chopping onions. "Is it about Jean Bart?", the bear was fast to catch into some matters. The lady flinched and tried her best to change the topic. 

"Bepo. Your pajamas are cute, I wonder if I can also have one", she praised. "He was once a slave of a celestial dragon. Captain invited him to the crew after being freed back in Sabaody Island. Strawhat's captain caused a commotion when he punched one celestial dragon. Marine went swarming the place in just a short time", the polar bear recalled. It was two years from now. "I see. Luffy-san punched a Celestial Dragon. He really does outrageous things", she chuckled once more. "That's no laughing matter. We almost got caught with his impulsive decision. Vice Admirals and also Admiral Kizaru appeared", Bepo shook his head. 

The rest of the crew already entered and sat at their seat as if they were assigned to begin with. Trafalgar opened the door and carried with him a chair as well as a set of plate with the rest of the utensils. "Welcome to the ship", he placed it next to Ikaku. "It's personalized", Ikaku whispered while Seri gently drops the pot on the table. The lady receives the plate and saw an engraving of her name. "Captain personally engraves them", Shachi informed. Seri smiled as she sees the doctor's handwriting. "It's readable", she commented. Their Captain's eye twitched. "What do you mean by that? You can eat using your hand if you want", he walked closer to retrieve the utensils. "You shouldn't take back what you have given", Seri held it close to her chest. "It's time to eat, Captain", Clione invited him to take his seat. 

You've been talking in your sleep! How annoying!

Not to mention someone who had been singing a weird song. Are you inviting curse to our ship?

Have you seen a cockroach in my room? 

Impossible, the captain will not allow even just an ant to enter uninvited.