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โ I do and I understand his decision to hide it. โ
Silence settled, reflecting on the girl's questions which stretched back in time to 20 years. Many things happened since then, bad and good.
But that would be too long of a tale.
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โHe kept it hidden, just in case, to avoid troubles coming for me.
I think you know how protective he can get.โ
Thereโs a smile on her lips, and she tilt her head up, to look back at Nekomamushi
โWhat happened to you since Rogerโs passing?โ
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Strict was a generous term knowing the former Emperor's cruelty. To think even her children were not spared from such treatment was unfortunate. But with Kaido's defeat, Wano now knew peace . . Hopefully, they would too.
โ It's not pathetic. โ
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Ocean and experience something just for myself? It's... A wonderful feeling.โ
She mused, feeling the once hesitant smile that graced her old features slowly soften into a genuine one.
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The sharp gaze remained upon her, even if avoided. Surely there were reasons behind such behaviour, but he was not one to pry into others' affairs. Mirroring her comfort, his expression eased, knowing all too well this sense of liberty when sailing the seas.
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He retorted without a waste of time, blunt in tone as suspicion was clear on his complexion. Another cloud of smoke blew whilst bestowing a stern gaze.
โ You-gara should go nowโโ . . . without the book. โ
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Feline features deepened, carving a scowl at the answer given. Focus drew down upon the book within the fishermanโs hold. Even with the lack of light, it was no issue to scan the contents inscribed upon the opened pages.
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He logged the bookโs page number before closing it and setting it on the nearest table, heโll need that again soon.
Turning slowly, the vigilanteโs gaze met with the legs of the stranger.
โHm. Are you the night guard for the library?โ
The masked man mused nonchalantly.
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Catching bits of words regarding Wanoโs history and tragic events. Whilst such interest would appear normal to most, his instincts said otherwise.
Considering the latest events, caution was best.
โ Yeah, I am. โ
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