♩Solar ♩ Gravitas & Vitas♩Strong Bird♩Oto Oto♩Oto Tier 3 ♩Nitufia♩Santufia♩Nitufia - Tier 2♩
"We're all caged song birds, waiting for someone to hear our sound"

 As the band of pirates ushered out of the pub, the pale skinned newcomer, Artem, inquired about visiting Water 7. It was Junbei's first time hearing about the destination and he'd have to check with Charlotte to see if the journey was even possible but regardless, he'd surely be up for the challenge. "Water 7? Sure, It'd be down for it. Sounds like an interesting enough place! Whatever place you want us to visit I'm down for." Junbei said towards Artem but it was the general feeling he had towards adventures or destinations his nakama were interested in. As the pirate posse ushered towards the docks, a pack of marines arrived on the scene, seeing the Auburun Songbird and company escaping in the distance. Calling via snail-phone to their superior, the Marine Captain Ink instructed them to follow them and detain them immediately, "Don't come back to Water 7 without them!" the man exclaimed boldly. So said and so attempted, within moments the pirates could examine a pack of well-dressed officers, much more neatly than usually pursuing the Songbirds. "Looks like we have company! The ship's in the distance though! Onward!" Junbei shouted, humming a merry tune. Pulling next to the Captain in running speed, Caprice inquired about the man's request, "Just a heads up Junbei... Water 7 is protected by a Shichibukai. I heard some train operator's from when I was pickpocketing down by the Sea Train talk about him." Caprice exclaimed, mumbling on the part about him pickpocketing without Junbei knowing. "What if something was to happen and you got caught, you little brat!" the Captain exclaimed, knocking the thief across his head. "Shichibukai? I don't know much about them to be honest. I was never much for news reports or the world until recently." Junbei exclaimed as they ran towards the docks. "You don't even know who the Warlord's are and spouting off dreams such as being Pirate King, Jun Jun? The Warlord's are pirates who are employed by the World Government to help guard the seas against a variety alignments, including pirates. They're called the Dogs of the Navy." Charlotte exclaimed with distain. "I even tangled with one back when I was on Kipp's crew." Charlotte exclaimed, shivering. "They're a pain to deal with. The most powerful and shrewd of the pirates in Grandline!" Charlotte concluded.

Artem's facial expression when he noticed the Marines

♩Solar ♩ Gravitas & Vitas♩Strong Bird♩Oto Oto♩Oto Tier 3 ♩Nitufia♩Santufia♩Nitufia - Tier 2♩
"We're all caged song birds, waiting for someone to hear our sound"

 "Eh... Arms Dealing huh?" Junbei said, not apparently shocked that the marines would allow pirates to sell weapons turning a blind eye. After all, for a very large portion of life he was subjected to gruesome experimentation on his body which was under the flag of a marine ran institution. Turning towards Artem, as they advance, Caprice responded, "Ugh, I can't remember everything they said, just that currently Water 7 was pretty lively now with marine and pirate life from upstarts. They described him as a pretty powerful guy, I guess." Caprice said, scratching his head. "I guess I kind of get it. With the protection of the World Government, you can acquire a lot of power and assets. Think about it." Junbei exclaimed, as he slid down the railing of the staircase towards the docks. "However, I don't think it'd want to be restricted like that. A journey's all about the exploration, sounds kind of stuffy for me." Junbei said resting his arms behind his head as he ran towards the Dutchman. Catching up to the pack, several marines, about twenty in number encircled the pirate party. Before the marine could even finish the formation, Junbei dashed towards the grunt and slammed his tonfa in face, clearing a path towards the ship. On the vessel, Jacob and Iley prepared the sails, seeing their pursued Captain and Songbirds in the distance.  "Oi!" Junbei shouted grinning.  

As he dashed towards platform connecting the dock to the Dutchman. Hopefully the remainder of the Songbirds and Artem would follow him onto the vessel, where they'd immediately journey towards the next destination on their agenda, Alabasta.

♩Solar ♩ Gravitas & Vitas♩Strong Bird♩Oto Oto♩Oto Tier 3 ♩Nitufia♩Santufia♩Nitufia - Tier 2♩
"We're all caged song birds, waiting for someone to hear our sound"

 "Glad to have you aboard!" Junbei exclaimed, dashing towards the anchor to hoist it onto the ship. Charlotte ran towards the Navigation room, Hennessy manned the Poop Deck, rifle aimed towards the shore, all while Caprice knocked away the docking platform from the ship. It was one cohesive unit, almost how they all hurried around the ship looked like a dance. "Oi! Artem! Your on Crow's Nest duty! Trust me the view up there's amazing!" Junbei exclaimed, pointing towards the top of the mast. As the ship pulled off the coast, the marines called for their superiors for ship assistance but it was all for naught, the ship had sailed off into the Open Sea, the Dutchman's Looming appearance soaring into the cloud. As the clouds stretched across the Open Seas, the Log Pose pointed towards the next destination, Alabasta, a detour Junbei had to take momentarily. A few days ago in town, meeting with a Broker, Junbei had placed the order for technology from the Germa 66 and was instructed to travel towards Alabasta to collect it from an undisclosed location. Though, this wasn't the case today, rolling a barrel of Sake from the cellar, the crewmates gather around as Junbei broke the rum barrel's cover. "Today! We're going to celebrate the newest Songbird! Artem! Gishishi! Cheers!" Junbei exclaimed, dipping his cup into the rum. "I can't wait for you to meet the others!" Junbei noted. Resting his hand on the man's shoulders, Charlotte simply gave the man a peck on the cheek, while Caprice stood by the mast, peering at Artem intensely. However, there was no ill will, the boy just couldn't drink yet and was frustrated, feeling left out. "I got my eyes on you, 'Artem'" Charlotte said ominously grinning.

Exit.