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[scrubscrub]

Ah, hello! I'm sorry if I'm interrupting anything; please, don't mind me if I'm troubling you!

[Koala's familiar, unnatural smile has appeared! She seems to be in her black jumpsuit and white tank -- though she's taken to Han Solo's advice and bought a blue dress for herself, which appears to be hanging up in her closet next to her yellow dress. And it appears there is a clown-fish shaped child's mug on her dresser, and a strangely ice-sculpted flower in a pot behind her (thanks, phantom person). It's not much, but it's still a far cry from her plain room from her first few weeks. And not only that, but a new revelation! She has a pillow with a cat on the pillowcase! GRANTED IT'S A VERY ODD CHOICE FOR AN ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD... but hey, progress! 

Still clean as hell, though. She's clearly just gotten finished with her chores, wiping her bangs out of her face. They've been growing out a little, getting in her eyes.]

I - I wasn't sure if I should say, before, but... That is, I wasn't sure if I would be punished for it, when I arrived here! But now I am trying to listen to Mr. Zuko and the others, and... and try not to think like a slave! So I will not stay quiet when I have questions! Forgive me if that is very straightforward of me. 

I was wondering, um. If you have a burn, and it is not... If it's healed, but it itches badly sometimes, what... should you do?

S--sometimes it is when I am working, but it can also be when I sleep; some nights it itches so fiercely, I have trouble falling asleep!

The first time it happened, I was not allowed to say anything, but... But now, I think I can.

... I'm allowed to, right?

It's okay to ask for help for such a thing, right?

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[namisan]

It is absolutely okay.

[She's happy to see you're asking, though. That's good. Step up in the world.]

You know, I think there are creams you can put on that. We could try finding some.

[scrubscrub]

Creams! Oh, but that sounds like it would be so cold to put on your back.

[Not that she's shooting the idea down! Medicine is a great idea, Nami!]

Do you think they would sell it somewhere? I have... money still!

[namisan]

It would be, but that can feel pretty great too after the first second. And you know, I think they might. [But that's what she was thinking of.]

I have to go and pick up some more stuff, actually. You wanna come shopping with me? I'll get you a great discount.

[scrubscrub]

I guess that's true. It would be better than being itchy!

[She brightens a little at the offer, though.]

You would be okay with that? Me coming along with you?

[namisan]

Of course! Didn't I say us ocean girls have to stick together? It's no fun shopping on my own.

When do you want to go?

[scrubscrub]

Ah... Yes! Ocean girls need to stick together!

I can go any time you'd like, Miss Nami. It's never any trouble! I am very good at being needed whenever you'd see fit.

[namisan]

You're not at my beck and call, Koala. You're a friend. [So, you know. We're still gonna be having these conversations a lot, huh.] And friends work together to find a time that's good for them both.

So why don't you tell me when you have some free time next? And I'll see if my free time matches up.

[scrubscrub]

Ah... y-yes...! Friends, they work together.

[She's still trying to wrap her head around that. Having friends.]

I'm... really free any time! I guess I could check the ship one more time for anything in need of cleaning or fixing up... but I did all my chores a while ago!

[namisan]

Well, as it turns out I also have an afternoon free. How about I come by the Huntress in, say, half an hour?

[That should give you plenty of time to talk to Obi-Wan and any other concerned visitors before she turns up to kidnap you to the mall(s).]

[scrubscrub]

That would be excellent! I'll make sure it's extra clean for your arrival, Miss Nami!!

[AND THEN SHE ZOOMS OFF before any objections can be made.

IT WILL BE THE SHINIEST SHIP EVER FOR ONE OF HER FFFF--FRRRRIENDS(???)]

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[namisan]

No Koala, that's not nec--

[namisan]

[Oh. She's already gone.

Child, what am I going to do with you. :c]

[namisan]

[Well, whatever. Baby steps. She'll turn up punctually in thirty minutes and kinda hopes Koala will be waiting outside because she hates dealing with Greed, fuck that guy. But if not she'll hunt you down, young lady.]

You ready to go?

[scrubscrub]

[Sorry Nami you have to come in. Because she made it clean just for you!! And is in the middle of carefully putting the final touches on the kitchen stove. It's... very uneventful in the kitchens now. It makes Koala a little sad, to think about Undyne's departure. She hopes she's okay, wherever she is...

When she notices Nami, though, she smiles brightly, putting down her sponge and moving toward a small backpack; another small purchase?]

Hello, Miss Nami! I'm definitely ready; wouldn't want to keep you waiting.

[namisan]

[There is no way she can reassure Koala about not caring about waiting without it sounding terrible, so Nami just smiles.]

Good! We can go find some cream for your back first, and then maybe some clothes and something to eat. [We're makin a day of it, kid. Or at least a few hours.] Does your crew know you're going off ship?

[scrubscrub]

I let them know! Don't worry Miss Nami! But, um...

[She looks awed by the plan of the day, to be sure.]

All of that, today? But won't that be a lot of money?

[namisan]

Nah. I know how to drive a mean bargain. Leave it to me!

[Yeah it'll cost money, but hell if I'm letting you know that. I HAVE MONEY TO SPARE I LOST MY HAIR FOR THIS CASH YOU KNOW.]

So. Shall we?

[Offerin a hand. You can take it or not as you please.]

[scrubscrub]

... Miss Nami, you're not gonna take anything, are you?

Because even pirates need to be honest when they go shopping!

[SHE'S JUST SAYING... even though she's taking that hand regardless.]

[namisan]

[Pfft, such a conscience, smol child.]

It's okay. I only steal from pirates! [And people who piss her off. And when she needs something. BUT USUALLY SHE'S GOOD, OKAY.] I promise there won't be any theft today. Not by us, anyway.

[In the meantime, let's head for one of those drugstore type shops around the place and deal with the cream first. She'll set a pace Koala can deal with, so it's meandering and touristy.]

[scrubscrub]

[SHE IS FOLLOWING! And her pace is matching Nami's step-for-step.

She would hate to disappoint Nami by falling behind.]

I won't be able to buy any food, though! Mr. Sasuke has me on a very particular diet.

It's for training!

[namisan]

[yeah, that causes her to slow, glancing down at Koala dubiously.]

Training...?

[Koala

Please tell me some other asshole isn't taking advantage of you :|]

[scrubscrub]

Yes, miss! To help me with my strength and endurance!

I would like to be able to do my chores as efficiently as possible. And in order to do that, I'll need to be at my peak physical health! So Mr. Sasuke told me he would set up a very specific diet to help me, because I'm not very fit yet for such things...

[namisan]

...and was this your idea, or Sasuke's?

What kind of diet is this?

[scrubscrub]

Oh, just very specific, Miss Nami! No sweets or anything with, um... I can't remember all the words, but I think I needed protein and... there was something about bread... Someone gave me a sandwich but I couldn't eat it because it wasn't part of my diet!

I said I wanted to be stronger so I wouldn't be a bother, so I agreed to be trained by him! He said this was how I get better. Stronger!

[namisan]

[...seriously. She comes to a stop suddenly, then turns to crouch down, sitting on her heels in front of Koala.]

If this was your idea and you don't mind doing it, then that's okay. [Though she guesses she should probably go and meet Sasuke to get his side of what's going on.] But has anyone told you you're a bother?