4th meal served [Phone]

[yuzuru_no_mai]

*Yes, Iroha is still trying to learn how to properly use the phone.*

H-hello. I was told this is the best way to get a hold of people. I want to thank the kind people at the market for helping me. I'm almost done getting familiar with the kitchen, and one day I hope to prepare a grand meal for all of you.

*BEEP*

Ah, right. I don't need to push the buttons anymore.

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[straw-hat-kid.livejournal.com]

Umm..

[He looked about his living room, unsure of where he left that thing called "the address". He looked next to the "Den Den Mushi" and saw the memo that Seychelles had left him.

1127 Taylor Road.. Yeah! 1127 Taylor Road! That's me! But wait.. Why do you need to come here if you're already here, Miss Den Den Mushi? I mean.. You're right in my ha-I DO HAVE ARMS! HEY! HEY MISS DEN DEN MUSHI! I DO HAVE ARMS!

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

That's wonderful to hear!

And that address... you live very close to me! Give me a few minutes and I'll be right over, Luffy-san!

[straw-hat-kid.livejournal.com]

[He still didn't understand why she'd need to travel when she was already here! Being a simpleton really wasn't convenient for poor Luffy, but it certainly made for the amusing situation. All Luffy could do was sit and wait with Miss Den Den Mushi in his hand, content to have his arms back and eagerly awaiting what wonderful food the object in his left hand would prepare.]

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

*About fifteen minutes later, Iroha knocks on the door. She made Luffy a few sandwiches*

Hello, Luffy-san?

[straw-hat-kid.livejournal.com]

[He set Miss Den Den Mushi down, running to the door in haste. He had no time for guests! Food would be ready any minute now! He opens the door with a swing, looking at the woman standing on his doorstep. He pauses for but a moment in thought..]

Man, I bet Sanji REALLY wishes he was here. Hi! Who are you?

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

I'm Iroha, your neighbor. We spoke on the phone. I brought you these.

*She offers Luffy sammiches!*

[straw-hat-kid.livejournal.com]

On the phone? What's a ph-IS THAT FOOD?!

[He slips behind her, grabbing her around the waist. He picks her up with a tight squeeze, nothing uncomfortable of course, but with enough of a grip to seize her and bring her inside. He kicks the door shut behind him, taking her over to the dining room. He sits her down on the table, looking over the gift bestowed upon him.]

Miss Den Den Mushi'll hafta' wait!

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

Ah-!

*Iroha's snatched up and carried inside before she can say anything else. She adjusts herself in the chair and watches Luffy look over the food*

I... I hope you like them. Sandwiches are still a little new to me.

[straw-hat-kid.livejournal.com]

[He sits down across from Iroha, taking a sandwich in each hand. He begins to eat in some what of a blur, enjoying the taste of each sandwich for no more than a brief matter of seconds. Mid-feasting, he looks over to her and swallows.]

Ahh! Did you want one? These are the best sandwiches I've ever had! It's good that you showed up! I don't think Miss Den Den Mushi was ever going to make me some thing like this!

[He continues to talk and eat, not meaning to be rude but, Luffy wasn't the best with table manners.]

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

No, I am all right. I can fix more when I get home.

*She watches him eat, happy that she could satisfy his hunger. Still, his manners are indeed, atrocious*

[straw-hat-kid.livejournal.com]

[He wiped his mouth clean, using a napkin on the table. The sigh of contentment which left his full stomach echoed loudly about the house. Patting his subdued belly, he dropped to the floor on his hands and knees, bowing to his saviour in grace and thanks.]

Sorry! I didn't mean to finish them so quickly! They were delicious though. I don't know how I'll repay you, but if you ever need anything, please let me know!

My name is Luffy. Monkey D. Luffy. What's your name, O beautiful and awesome giver of food sandwiches?

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

My name is Iroha, and I live about two doors down from here.

I am very glad you liked them so much. I'll have to talk to Orihara-san more about sandwiches.

*She politely bows to him*

[straw-hat-kid.livejournal.com]

[Love had struck his heart with an arrow laced with flavor. It was an arrow named "Sandwiches", and his heart began to thump in desire for more. Pay no mind to the beautiful maiden before him, no, Luffy's heart chased a different fancy. Though, he was not so rude enough to let his insatiable desires cause him to ignore his new friend.]

Iroha? That's a cool name! How long ya' been here? Where do you come from? Do they have pirates where you're from?

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

I've only been here a couple of weeks. Not very long at all. I'm from Japan and... Pirates? I've heard of them, but I am not sure if I've seen any before. I lived near the sea, so I'm sure they were around.

*She takes a deep breath. That's a mouthful, even for her*

[straw-hat-kid.livejournal.com]

I used to live by the sea, too! Until I actually set sail. It's really fun living near the ocean, but even better when you get to live on it!

A lot of strange people live here now.. People like me and Sey-chan, but then you seem pretty normal compared to everyone else I've met. What kinda' special things can you do? You cook really good.. Maybe I could have two cooks on my crew..

[Luffy begins to day dream of such a possibility. He'd never stop eating if that were the case! Though.. He wonders.. If Sanji were working with a girl like Iroha, would any cooking get done?]

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

I can do many things, like cleaning and laundry. I know how to remove any and all stains from clothing! I... fight too, but it's rare when I do.

You live on the sea? Don't you get sick from being at sea so long?

[straw-hat-kid.livejournal.com]

Nah! You're too busy having fun to get sick!

Our ship the Thousand Sunny has everything you could ever want! A full kitchen with a fridge big enough to feed me and an army for a whole year, a lawn of grass for us to play and roll around on, an aquarium to store fish we catch, you'd love it!

[And it hit, like electricity coursing through his body. A million volts charged through him as he formed his eagerness into words.]

Hey! Why don't you come with me?! I don't have a maid on my boat! You'd be the greatest maid in the world, fit for the King of the Pirates! You're my nakama now, right? When we get out of here, we'll sail together, laugh and drink and explore! Yeah!

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

How does it stay afloat? I-

*Then Luffy hits her with the barrage of questions*

I wouldn't mind visiting, but I already work for someone. They're not here, so I keep Orihara-san's house in order instead. I do appreciate the offer.

Nakama? But we just met...