Ok, not business this time, but the ultimate enemy to authors everywhere, aka writers block, has stopped me from updating! Don't worry, I defeated it.

I slip back down to the deck with Usopp, Sanji, Luffy, and Zoro. Nami gave me a slight smack on the forehead.

"You idiot, do I have to start hitting you now too? I told you it was dangerous with your injuries."

I bowed my head.

"I'm sorry I just wanted to help."

Nami gave me a small smile.

"Thank you."

I smiled back carefully. Bon Kurei leapt from the galley, spinning on his toes.

"Un deux trois. is it over?"

Jinbe walked down the stairs to the main deck.

"Nami, you have a talent."

Nami smiled proudly.

"Not really."

Sanji ran around the entire ship, yelling.

"Oh Nami-swan!"

I shook my head at him. I can't stop him; there is no point. Franky finished patching the last hole in the side.

"All right Nami sis, all repairs are completed super!"

Nami nodded at him.

"All right, back to the festivities."

Robin plopped down on the deck with a book in her fingers, looking the picture of relaxation. Usopp and Chopper found some chopsticks and started dancing with them in their noses with Brook's music playing cheerily in the background. The okama ate food cooked by Sanji, played with Franky's cyborg features, and held drinking contests with Zoro. Jinbe sat and watched the party, joining in to tell a story or a joke. Luffy was eating, naturally, much to everyone's dismay. Bon Kurei led an okama dance, which I could only participate in if I wanted to fall off my toes and break my neck.

In short, everything was back to normal.

I sat beside Nami, asking.

"Hey Nami, how do you sense the weather like you do?"

Nami glanced down at her plate just in time to see it disappear entirely. She sighed in resignation, grabbing another plate.

"It's difficult to explain. It's like a sixth sense almost. I feel the different air pressures and change in temperature and wind. It's like an extension of my body almost."

I cock my head to one side, coming up with a thought.

"Hey Nami, do you think you might be developing haki?"

Nami gave me an excited look.

"Are you sure Rose?"

I shrug. It was just a thought.

"I have no idea, but I don't know anyone else who could do what you do so it is possible. I'm not sure though."

Nami smiled and I saw a flash behind her. I see Robin holding a mirror and flashing it in my direction. I smirk. Well if that isn't someone wanting me I don't know what is.

I politely excused myself and made my way over to the archeologist.

"Hey Robin, what's up?"

She smiled up at me and put her book to one side. Wow, this is serious then. Robin patted a place in the grass beside her. I sit cross-legged.

"I have told you about my world and our history Rose."

I nod.

"Yes, I enjoy your history lessons."

Robin looked at me eagerly.

"So, would you please tell me about your world? What is it like? Are there pirates, and marines? Is there history? Is being an archeologist allowed?"

I relax. I had expected something much worse then this. Of course I should tell her. Not everything of course, but I can tell her history and things. It's only fair for us to trade knowledge.

"Yes Robin, of course, but only one question at a time please."

Robin nodded in consent. I take a deep breath, thinking.

"There used to be pirates, several centuries ago in my world, but the government caught and executed them all. They were actually hired by the governments of different countries to attack merchant ships for goods and money. Some of the names of my world are here as well. Captain Kidd for instance is an infamous pirate in our world, as well as Blackbeard actually. Blackbeard is known for his cruelty, like in this world."

Robin's face fell to an uncomfortable frown.

"So he was in your world too?"

I nod, sighing.

"Yep, but he was killed in a battle at sea."

Robin smiled a little there.

"Do people like to learn things?"

I sigh again.

"You would love it Robin. Education is free and is required in my country. You have to go to school to learn history, math, science, languages, and other subjects. You are actually persecuted if you don't come to school."

Robin smiled dreamily, thinking of a place she could learn in peace. I decide not to tell her about the people who hate school, who take it for granted. Instead I tell her about all the history I can think of, starting back at the ancient days of Mesopotamia. I include the Egyptians, the Mexican Indian nations, England, and of course America's history. I am a little rusty in some places considering I learned it back about five years ago without reviews.

I include the wars, the social systems, the politics, and the government. I tell her about my dull and boring life, with high school and sports. I also tell her about how we don't have Devil Fruits in my world, about how everyone is completely normal.

Robin sits still and calmly as I told her about our world, soaking up the information about me like a sponge. This is why she was so curious about me last time, trying to figure out about me. It was because I was a valuable information source; I was a mystery, and she wanted to know more about me.

I spent the rest of the afternoon talking to Robin. It was like I talked about something, and I immediately thought of ten other things to talk about. Finally the sun was setting when I finally ran out of things to talk about. I fell silent and Robin just said one word.

"Wow."

I laughed.

"Yeah you could say that."

I was suddenly tackled from behind. I allowed it to happen, ignoring the pain racing through my body. Robin chuckled as I looked up to see the culprit.

"Oh, hey Usopp."

He just grinned.

"What are you all talking about?"

I glance around to make sure that none of the okama are around before I whisper.

"My world."

Usopp plopped down, looking interested.

"Really? How is it?"

I shrugged.

"Well, there's good and bad, and it's pretty boring. Most of the time it's hard to find the good with the bad actually."

I frown, thinking of all the suicides, homicides, school shootings, muggings and other things that people hear about on the news. I come from a small town, so the probability of that happening is slim, but you still hear about it. Usopp frowned.

"Is that why you love coming here?"

I nod. There are problems with every world, but at least here I feel welcome and have fun. Robin asked.

"So Rose, how do you know about us?"

I froze; I hadn't explained that. Robin looked interested again. I tap my chin thoughtfully, trying to figure out how to explain.

"Well, you guys know about video transponder snails right?"

Both of them nod.

"It's kind of like that. I can watch you all doing all the things you do in that sense. You all are pretty popular too. Also, you guys are a book series too, in a way."

Usopp smiled.

"I'm sure it's because of the great Usopp-sama."

I rolled my eyes.

"That's totally it."

Robin shook her head.

"So you know about all of us because it shows all of our lives?"

I shake my head.

"No, only the events in your life that was the most important in your lives, the ones that shaped who you are and your dreams. Luffy's life is the one I know the most details about, but I don't know everything."

Robin nodded.

"Ah, I see. Interesting."

I shrug.

"Not half as interesting as your world."

I look around and realize that it is night. The party is still going strong, but my mind is getting a little hazy for sleep, and I have a throbbing headache. Probably the hangover to the drink I had earlier. I need something to relax, and a hot bath sounds like the exact thing I need.

I excuse myself and make my way to the bathroom. I grab a towel, and strip of my clothes and bandages, sitting down in the hot water. It stings my wounds a little, but I wince and relax. I take stock of my injuries carefully, prodding at the slits in my skin.

There are seven cuts on my arms, five on my legs, and three on my stomach. I grimace. Stupid Sadi-chan with her sadistic ways.

I make sure I clean each cut thoroughly. I can't get an infection or it would be really bad. I wash everything and get out, drying off carefully. My wounds bled a little and the water has turned pink. Feeling like a new person, I put my clothes back on. My muscles feel ten times more relaxed and I am definitely ready for a bed.

Suddenly I hear Luffy's excited call.

"Island! Island ahead."

I grin, making my way to the deck. Looks like a bed will have to wait.