First Brawl: Round Two, FIGHT! [Action/Video]

[feetoffury]

[Agent Chun-Li was not going to be amused, at all. Suddenly waking up, sopping wet, was not her idea of a good time. And she couldn't help but shake the feeling that this was not the first time. She drowsily stirred, trying to shake off the heat of the hot spring and blearily make her way to out of the water. What is my life she thinks to herself, looking around the oddly familiar bathhouse for some sign of where she might be. Grumbling, she roots around until she finds a towel and thankfully her qipao had been folded up on a nearby table. On top of a familiar looking book...with her name written on it.

THAT got a low groan...and the detective flopped down to review.]

Ugh. Luceti.

[Not long after that, a Video came up over the network. Now dressed, dried and with her hair done up in proper ox-horns, the Interpol Agent coughed and stood before the camera, arms clasped in front of her.]

Good afternoon everyone. My name is Agent Chun-Li, and for those of you who remember me, hello!

If you don't, then allow me to introduce myself. I'm a police officer from Interpol, and I spent some time here during the last summer it seems. Back home I spend my free time teaching kung-fu and other sorts of wu-shu. I'm originally from Hong-Kong, but I've spent a lot of time travelling the last few years. Keeping busy with work, you know? My memory of being here before is pretty clear now that I've had the chance to go through the journal again, so don't hesitate to contact me if you want to talk or you need help.

I'm hoping not too much has changed in town, I can definitely remember this place having some really good food. And...I've gathered that it's getting getting into November so I guess that means it's going to get cold soon? Anyone who's been here through winter mind telling me what I need to be prepared for? I don't usually get outside the cities too much back home.

Anyway, it's nice to be back I suppose. If you see me wandering around town, don't be a stranger, alright? I don't bite.

[Chun-Li bows politely and cuts off the feed. She can be found around town, at the Clothing Shop, Item Shop, various restaurants, the Welcome Center, and the Smithy to collect her bracelets as well.]

(ooc: Tag her wherever you like, around town, at the hot springs, over the journal. I'm cool with whatever, break all the time you want!)

Comments

[toujourschatte]

Yes. Very fortunate.

[Though sometimes death is necessary but she doesn't expect the woman will understand until driven to it herself. Sometimes death is also the kindest road. And sometimes it is simply justice where there is none. Though she hates that word. Or at least how the Marines wear it so proudly when they have so little concept.

There is no arguing with someone with conviction, though. And she's not about to convince a member of law enforcement otherwise. The less death they have on their minds the better for everyone. So instead, Robin focuses on the rest of her words.]

It is beautiful and you had a good crew to sail with. The Whitebeards protected much of the New World and Fishman Island.

[and it will likely fall into chaos now. All the bottom feeders biting off Whitebeard territories for their own. She had the feeling that the true impact of Whitebeard's death had yet to be felt]

[feetoffury]

[Chun-Li was trained by Gen, she's well aware of the fact that death is sometimes the best course. She's never gladly killed someone, but she's in Interpol's special investigations for a reason. Justice is subjective. Hurting other people indiscriminately, however, is unforgivable.]

Yea. Whitebeard was a respectable man. He did the right thing, and fought hard for it. I know me being a police officer might make you nervous...I know it did some other pirates here...but I respect men that do the right thing. The law isn't always absolute.

[toujourschatte]

[Easy words to say. But she was sure there were many marines who respected the pirates they arrested and yet did it anyway because that was what they were ordered to do. Even Roger was respected but was killed anyway.]

So do you pick and choose who to arrest based on how much respect you have for them?

[feetoffury]

[Chun-Li looked down at the cat, her face neutral]

I'm a special investigator, I've got a lot more leeway with my work. I've spent my entire career working on a single case. An organized crime syndicate that kills without regard, for money and power to back up their activities. They're run by a madman who wants to enslave the Earth.

Don't judge me based on my choice of career, if you don't mind. I won't judge you based on yours. People are people, and we're not all the same.

[toujourschatte]

More leeway perhaps. But if really pressed I wonder which you would choose. As for me, I have no career. I am a pirate. I will follow my nakama and kill for my nakama if it comes to it. I don't judge you for choosing your path but that doesn't require me to like it either.

[She considers a moment]

Or you.

[feetoffury]

No, you don't have to like me. That's entirely up to you, too. It'd be a little sad, if you didn't because I want to like you. You're important to Marco, after all.

[She smiles momentarily]

But as for how I'd choose? Given the choice, I'll stand with my friends. My nakama, as you say. My goal is to bring Shadaloo down, and then retire and open a school. It's what my father wanted...and what I mean to do.

[toujourschatte]

[Such an odd sentiment. This is new territory for her and she's unsure of how to respond to it. And as for the woman's ultimate goal, Robin believes it can happen. She knows of at least one ex Marine and he was one of the greatest men she'd ever met. Still--]

You can like me regardless. And if you are really as close to Marco as you seem, I will tolerate you. Perhaps things will change when you have succeeded in your goal

[but as long as she was still a member of the police, she was not to be trusted. Not completely. She spoke well but some were better with words than others. And on that note....]

And if you betray him I will kill you.

[feetoffury]

Well I can't accomplish my goal here, so I'll just have to make do.

[She gave the...cat...a very long, grave look and nodded]

And If I betray a friend like Marco, I'd deserve it.

[toujourschatte]

[That is a very strong statement indeed and Robin is impressed inspite of herself. Very well. She believes her. If only because Marco trusts her and she considers him a good judge of character. Or at least the kind of person who likes who he likes and damn the consequences. In either case she'll grant you a concession]

Unless he continues with his horrible puns in which case you are free to maim him however you see fit

[feetoffury]

[Now she just laughs. She's not tense, and this entire situation is just insane. A cat just threatened to kill her...a cat that is apparently Marco's girlfriend. And Marco...is a phoenix pirate...who took the letter she left him to heart enough to ask this woman out in the first place.]

I like you already.

[toujourschatte]

[If Robin could smile she would, but you'll have to be content with a cat looking at you slightly bemused]

I understand what he sees in you

[feetoffury]

Something aside from being smart, strong, dedicated, and cute?

[She laughs]

How long have you been a cat, anyway?

[toujourschatte]

Oh? I didn't know he was into cute

[And it reads a little catty, but what do you expect? Though she's not entirely serious]


Almost a week. It is highly irritating

[feetoffury]

Who knows. Marco's an odd guy.

[She giggles]

I can only imagine. When I was here last, I saw a guy that was turned into a talking dumpling.

[toujourschatte]

[He is odd but then she's surrounded by strange people more often than not so she's not really one to judge. The dumpling is interesting though]

Did anyone try to eat him?

[feetoffury]

I did...but he yelled at me, so I stopped.

[She giggles]

It's never smart to eat talking food, right?

[toujourschatte]

Unless, of course, they are boring.

[Though she is mostly teasing. Mostly]

[feetoffury]

I suppose. I'm not a cat, so I wouldn't know.

Say, are you hungry?

[toujourschatte]

Nor am I

[Yes she is a cat but only at the moment. And it is getting faintly annoying when people assume she is one.]

Nor am I hungry.

[feetoffury]

No, you aren't a cat. You're a person who's currently inhabiting the body of a cat.

It was nice meeting you, though. I really should eat something, but you are welcome to come along if you like. I understand if you don't want to.

[toujourschatte]

[You're a very understanding person, aren't you? Robin will say nothing to that. Just lick her paw as if she's forgotten about you already.]

[feetoffury]

[She bows her head politely and meanders off. She's nothing if not understanding. And not at all catty]

[toujourschatte]

[Robin watches her go. Snorts in her direction and then stands, stretches, and wanders off library bound]