runningwithsomething

[ikkaku-of-heart]

@rcmancedawn asked: “You read too many stories.” // Whitey (I hope this works!) Inbox Call

"You're probably not wrong," Ikkaku agreed, staring off at the horizon. "It's easy to get bored during long voyages, and the Tang's library isn't just medical journals and comic books. We've got a few fairy tales and other stuff. Collections of stories from across the North Blue. And that's not even counting my own book collection." Those books were admittedly less innocent than the fairy tales she referred to, but they did indeed sometimes put imaginary scenarios of powerful lady pirates conquering the seas with a wink and a smile.

Turning towards the other woman, Ikkaku regarded Whitey Bay with an admiring smile. There were few female captains on the high seas, so naturally one like her would make headlines. Especially since she was connected to Whitebeard himself. "Still, can you blame me for wondering if any of your stories are true? Or at least hoping they are, if slightly exaggerated. We need more badass ladies out here. The men can't get all the glory, can they? Someone needs to show them how it's done."

The engineer's grin turned more eager, and there might have been a few tiny stars in her eyes as she said, "So, seriously, you gotta tell me; did you really once take on an entire Marine warship by yourself? With one hand tied behind your back? Blindfolded?? My grandfather told me that story when I was a kid and I've always wanted to know if you're really that level of badass!"