word count: 100
parallel: in times of need
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"They're taking him to Kinan Island as we speak. It's only a four-day journey from here, but they're already two days ahead of you. That's all that I know." He gets up and is almost out the door when Nami stops him.
"Thank you," she says.
His lips tremble, bravado gone. "I'm a marine, but Luffy-san is my friend. Please do your best."
And he's gone, but the air in the room is clearer, purified of the impending doubts, the determination is now tangible.
Nami puts her hands on her hips. "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's get going."