Later on in the evening Sanji enters the sitting room to find Tashigi still sitting on the bench with a serious look on her face. Twirling around as he quickly moves toward her, his one visible eye in the shape of its usual heart. "Ah there you are mademoiselle, I deeply apologize for the marimos rude behavior. Is there anything I can make for you in recompense?" Tashigi snaps back into reality and finally notices Sanji standing right in front of her. "Uh...what?" She somehow manages to fall to the floor in surprise at his sudden arrival. "I'm deeply sorry for surprising you my lady." He then bows in an overly dramatic fashion before he lowers his hand. Still feeling a little awkward she reluctantly accepts his offer to help her up.

After being helped up Sanji then proceeds to resume what he was doing. "So since you missed supper earlier, is there anything I can make for you? It's no trouble at all." Thinking for a few moments "Umm...I'm not really hungry right now but would it be possible to get a cup of coffee?" Smiling happily at the request. "Of course, my skills are at your disposal. A cup of coffee it is, along with some light desserts in case you change your mind." Turning around Sanji starts to leave to go and prepare the coffee and treats. "Umm...if its not too much trouble could you take it to the crows nest? I want to get a little exercise before I go to bed later on?" Raising his hand and giving her a thumbs up as he continues. "Of course mademoiselle." Moments later Tashigi is alone again.

Sighing lightly. I don't think I'm ever going to get used to that cook. He's just too...enthusiastic for my liking. But..at least he's nice and treats me well. Then again..he seems to act like most of the marines back at the base. Turning around she starts to head for the hatch that will lead her back to the deck..and then to the crows nest.

A couple minutes later she is once again in the crows nest, but this time there was nobody else there. "Huh...looks like he isn't up here. Heh I bet that idiot got lost again." She then goes to inspect the custom made equipment again. "This is really weird, but if Roronoa uses it I'm sure I can as well." Sitting down on it she grabs onto the pulley system and tries to pull it to find that she can't budge it even an inch. "Ugh just how much weight is this thing set on." she gets up and goes to the back of the machine and looks at the setting to find that its set for several tons. "W..what! Just how on earth does he manage to use this thing? If so then does he beat his opponents through brute force?" Tashigi then goes to the shelving unit and grabs a couple of dumbbells and finds a set to her liking and starts her workout.

A little later on Sanji comes up and sets up a little table and places a plate of pastries along with her coffee. But he is surprisingly quiet as he tries not to disturb her. He just brings in her order then quietly leaves. Just before he closes the hatch he hears a cheerful voice. "Thank you very much Sanji. That was very considerate of you to not disturb my workout." "Oh I would never do such a thing, Should I draw you a bath later on so you might relax after your workout." As he looked at Tashigi with a perverted grin and sparkling eyes.

"Umm...that would be nice but..." Is all Tashigi manages to get out before Sanji disappears down the ladder at top speed, racing towards the bathroom. "...Its not necessary..." Shaking her head as she walks over to the tray and picks up one of the pastries and lifts it to her lips and takes a careful bite. "...Its good..." Smiling a little as she sits down to have another. She finishes about half the tray before she leans back a little and takes a look out the window at the open sea. "Its so peaceful here...not anything like I thought it would be." Noticing some movement coming from the deck she looks down to see someone walking towards the railing. It was Zoro.

As silently as she could she crept down the ladder but as she reached the last step she trips and falls flat on her face. Upon hearing the thud Zoro turns around and sees her sprawled out on the ground. "Heh as clumsy as ever. Well some things never change." Moving away from the railing he walks toward her. Once he reaches her he lowers a hand. "Need a hand?" Blushing lightly she tries to hide it by knocking his hand away. "I don't need help from you." Tashigi snaps at him. Zoro shrugs as he walks back to where he was. "Fine whatever." He leans against the railing and takes a deep breath of the sea air. The wind lightly picks up and blows through his mossy green hair as Tashigi just sits there watching him. Ugh what am I doing? I didn't need to snap at him like that. I mean he was just trying to help me up, but...if it wasn't for that attitude of his. She stands up and walks over to where Zoro's standing, and stops on his left side.

Some time goes by as they silently stare out at sea. Tashigi finally breaks the silence. "So...why are you out here so late?" She turns to look at Zoro. He stays silent for awhile. "It you don't want to talk then fine. I'm going back inside." Turning away she starts walking back towards the mast. "I just couldn't sleep." Tashigi stops as she slowly turns around and looks back towards Zoro who was now facing her and leaning back against the railing facing her. "Strange as it must sound I just couldn't fall asleep tonight so I figured I might as well get some fresh air." The way he was standing there in the moonlight made her heart skip a beat. Whoa I didn't think he could look so cool.

"That's why I'm out here, especially since its so peaceful at this time of night." Looking up into the starry sky for a moment before he continues. "As for why I couldn't sleep...If I have to state a reason...it would probably be because I'm just remembering a promise I made...to a dear friend." He looks back down towards Tashigi as he places his hand back upon his Wado Ichimonji, a slight smile crosses his face. "This dear friend you mentioned...is this the same one you mentioned before? Way back in Rogue Town?" She blushes lightly but the darkness hid it from view. "The one you said looks like me?"

Closing his one good eye for a few minutes before saying anything. "Ya. That's right. Her name was Kuina. And this sword of mine used to belong to her. It was her most treasured possession" A look of shock crossed her face for a moment before it was replaced by anger. "Oh so that sword belonged to her huh? Your dear friend is that right? Heh ya as if I believe that. If it belonged to her then why the hell do you have it? Is that what a friend does? Steal someones most precious treasure and then run away with it?" She walks over to Zoro and slaps him across the face as hard as she can before she walks away.

He stays silent as she walks away. Just as she reaches the door a hand is roughly placed on her shoulder and quickly turns her around and forces her against the wall. "What was that for? Just what the hell is your problem Roronoa?!" She goes dead silent as she takes notice of the fury and murderous intent coming from the muscular man in front of her. "Just what is wrong with me? The real question is just what the fuck is your problem! Ya this sword belonged to Kuina. And no I never stole this." He shoves the sheathed Wado in front of Tashigi for emphasis. "I got this sword from her father after her fucking funeral! The promise I made that day was made both to her dad and in front of her grave that no matter what happened to me I would be become a swordsman so great that my name would even reach up to the heavens to let her know that I would never forget about her." Pulling the sword away and replacing it with his scowling face. "Now don't you ever forget that I will never relinquish this sword to anyone before that day comes. I would rather die a thousand times before I let you or anyone take it from me."

Zoro stays there in front of a now shaking Tashigi before he finally pulls away and opens the door to the mens quarters and slams the door shut. As soon as the door shuts Tashigi falls to her knees as she looses all strength in her legs. She suddenly breaks into tears. After a short time someone places a hand on her shoulder. Tashigi looks up and tries to see through her tear stained eyes both Robin and the navigator Nami. "I'm sorry to say this but me and Robin were listening in on you guys in hopes that something juicy would happen." Nami's expression goes to one of sorrow. Robin pulls Tashigi in for a tight embrace "Come here and let out those feelings of sadness. We're here for you." Pressing her face against Robins chest she proceeds to continue to cry her eyes out. After some time being in Robins comfortable embrace, with her rubbing her back Tashigi finally calms down. "I...had no idea. How could I be so stupid and say such things when I had no idea." Nami sits down across from them. "Don't feel too bad, Neither of us knew there was such a story behind that sword. I'm sure he will forgive you if you apologize to him tomorrow. We can even help." Nami flashes Tashigi with a cheery grin. With a careful nod Tashigi thanks them both. Robin and Nami lead her to the womens quarters to plan out the next day.