Chapter 9: For love is true and the world is grey

Jose: Please?
Nami: No.
Jose: Pretty please?
Nami: For the millionth time, NO!
Jose: But why?
Nami: Because it's against my morals.
Jose: Screw your morals! I'm begging, no, emploring you!
Nami: Alright already! Geez have some dignity.
Jose: Thank you! I could never pay you enough!
Nami: Speaking of pay.
Jose: Yes of course. What would you like?
Nami: That ring looks nice.
Jose: Are you crazy! This pure gold emerald encrusted ring is my most prized possession! It's the most valuable thing that I treasure!
Nami: Ok. Your loss.
She started to walk away. He stopped her.
Jose: Wait. I'm willing to give anything for her. You can have the ring.
He tossed it to her.
Nami: Thanks. You know your making a deal with the devil right? You might not get the results you want. Hell, your plan might even blow up in your face.
Jose: I know. But I'm willing to risk that.
Nami: You love her that much don't you?
Jose: Love? That's an understatement!
Nami: Oh. So you want me to find out if she likes you from time to time?
Jose: Basically.
Nami: Can do!
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Luffy: Are you sure you can't see?
Lana bumped into a wall.
Luffy: I take that as a yes.
Lana: What do you want to show me?
He got a dusty box from his dresser.
Luffy: Ok. Open your eyes!
She opened them.
Luffy: Happy past birthdays!
She looked at the box with utmost dismay. It was a dusty, old, and dingy brown box that appeared empty.
Lana: (unenthused) Gee... Thanks Luffy.
Luffy: Open it!
She opened it. To her surprise their was a golden surnchie with a bunch of multi-colored gems on it.
Lana: It's beautiful! How did you make this?
Luffy: I had help. You like it?
Lana: I love it! Thank you so much! Sorry I have nothing for you.
Luffy: It's ok! The best gift I have is knowing your ok!
Lana: That's so sweet! And a bit too over qualified even for you.
Luffy: What?
Lana: So what have you been doing these past years?
Luffy: I been sailing with Cap'n Shanks!
Lana: You mean the red-haired pirate! No way! I don't believe it!
Luffy: Believe it!
Lana: That's so cool!
Luffy: He even gave me his hat!
Lana: You lie!
Luffy: Naw aww!
Lana: Prove it!
Luffy: Check!
She examined his right.
Lana: You're not lying... WOW!
Luffy: Yep. We were close. And speaking of close, what is up with you and Jose?
Lana: That idiot? He's madly in love with me and won't leave me alone!
Luffy: Do you like him?
Lana: (deeply blushing) We are not having this conversation!
Luffy: Come on I'm your brother! It's just a simple yes or no question.
Lana: It's a bit more complicated than that. No offense but I rather discuss such matters with a woman.
Luffy: Ok! I'll tell Nami!
He rushed off. When he came back, Nami was with her.
Nami: What is this all about?
Luffy: She needs a girlfriend. So I'll leave, ciao!
He left.
Lana: Uh...hi?
Nami: I didn't process that. But it's good to have another woman onboard.
Lana: Same here. How is Luffy? As a captain I mean.
Nami: He's good. Not the brightest bulb in the box but he's good.
Lana: He dumb ain't he?
Nami: Got that right... So about Jose.
Lana: What about him?
Nami: Ya like him?