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| - Previous: A Door that Opens Part 21 Rinji gazed off into the distance, such a wonderful sight to behold. The New World was even more beautiful than he imagined. The dimming sun shined off in the distance as it was turning into dusk, leaving a wondrous orange and pink tint on the water. The skies reflected this in its clouds, in a beautiful stroke and shading of purple with pink edges. Rinji: Ah, such a poetic sun, the bluest sky blairing like a sapphire on such a beautiful, breezy day. Such a light breeze flowing through the fur, it's a blessing on the entire world. Hmmm, seems to be getting a bit stronger, but such a beautiful sun, which... it kinda hard to see now, through those clouds. But the beautiful... grayish... dark waters... Wait what the hell happened?! Rinji: All hands on deck! MOVE MOVE MOVE MOVE!! Chio: What the hell happened? There was barely any wind! Rinji: Oh, come on, Chio! We've been at sea for long enough to know how the Grandline works! Keep her steady! Usagi! [Seeing her come up from the lower deck] Usagi: Hai, Teichou! Rinji: Get that sail down and secure the deck! Chio: All essentials are tied down? Alice: Yes, Captain! Ricky: [Came up from the lower deck] Aye Captain! Cannons are tied with all ammunition! Nikk: We're maintaining proper course. Rinji: Alright, all non-essential personnel to the lower decks. Chio! Give the helm to Ricky, and rest your legs. Chio: What?! There's no way I-- Rinji: Ah ah ah ah! Orders are orders! Usagi: You're doing so well now, Chio, it's amazing how strong your legs are. [She very gently squeezed his thigh, feeling the rock-solid muscle beneath the skin] Does that hurt? Chio: Not really. Usagi: Good, I think you'll be up and walking like normal in another three days or so. [That was when her thumb came across a horrible, bulging scar in his far upper, inner thigh that she had never seen, she looked down and flatting out his pants over it, seeing a graphic outline.] Good God, Chio. What is-- [She saw him get that look again. That look when he did not want to talk about something, which usually pertained to his scars.] Chio... Chio: Yeah... Usagi: I know you don't like talking about these, but they are nothing to be ashamed of. Please, tell me. It might do you some good to get it out. [She put her hand on his cheek and turned his head to look at her, and her heart sank some, as his eyes were misty, and ever-so distant. It was clear that he was holding back tears, and that, in turn, made her swallow hard and fight back her own.] Chio: My true father was a Marine Lieutenant, one who saw potential in me to be a man, but be a normal child in the mean time. He was strict, but he also gave me as much attention as I needed to feel loved, along with his wife, Kia. I loved Kia with all of my heart. But that was after... Chio: A pirate by the name of Runagai Kamlyn. First, it began with the slaps, and he decked me when he felt strongly about how I misbehaved. But then there came a period when his drinking took its toll, and he began to grab things around him to make sure that I understood what he said. [He rolled up one of his sleeves, showing the scars that ran up the back of his forearms.] He used broken pieces of glass to discipline me first. Usagi: My God... Chio: Then there were the cigarettes, clubs, knives, and the boots. He decided that sitting down and using me as a foot stool was a good way to teach me patience, usually he would kick me in the ribs to get me quiet. Usagi: Chio... [She leaned forward and embraced him, basically tackling him onto the bed and holding him tight.] Please, no more. I cannot bear to hear such horrific stories. I'm sorry I ever mentioned them! Please, forgive me. [Her shoulders began to shake as her breath became short, and tears began to trail down her face.] Chio: It's okay [He held her tight] I don't mind telling you. Usagi: Chio... Rinji: Guys! You NEED to see this, right now! Rinji: Mewhahahahaha! What'd I tell you? Incredible, right? Chio: What the hell am I seeing? Chio: Wait... that doesn't.... Usagi: Make any sense, no, no it doesn't. Chio: What is this feeling? [He whispered to himself]
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