aka "Heavy Metal" Cannon
Played by Beetle
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Post by BIGBY CANNON on Dec 27, 2017 17:30:51 GMT -5
---- ---- ---- i've got trouble on my mind A lot is expected out of a good Marine. Punctuality, organization, discipline. Bigby Cannon didn't really tick any of these boxes. On this sunny afternoon, however, he really was trying his best. He hadn't even had anything to drink yet today. That wouldn't last but at least today he was drinking like a normal person. Socially. The tall, brown haired man sat nervously at one of the local Marineford bars. As he let himself get lost in his own thoughts he absent-mindedly half spun himself around in the swivel chair in front of the bar counter. He had his crisp black t-shirt tucked into dirty blue cargo pants that were in turn tucked into even dirtier brown boots. His neck was adorned with a hefty iron chain necklace and his goggles were placed idly on his forehead, slightly pushing his hair back. The bar was empty besides him, the bartender and the usual drunks half-asleep in the corner booths. Sunshine broke through the windows and some of the cracks between the old mahogany doors and it illuminated the aged bar. The light made all the dust particles in the air seem to dance. The Royal Blue, the place was called.
This was Bigby's last chance.
Four different ships in the past year. Four. That was almost unheard of. Each of them requested the problematic Marine Lieutenant be transferred. Half of them wanted him dishonorably discharged and arrested. The opinions of others have never bothered Bigby if he didn't respect them so it's not like his feelings were hurt. However, he wasn't an idiot. Far from it. He knew he would have been out a long time ago if he weren't such a good fighter. The Marines were in short supply of those these days. He was pushing it, though. This was it. Bigby felt sweat conglomerating under his clothes. He couldn't tell if it was from the nerves or just how dry he was. Maybe it was time to order. Z would be here soon.
"Alright barkeep, two vodka tonics. Tall as you'll make them." Bigby asked. He threw some coins on the table. The hefty lady behind the bar seemed relieved the man finally ordered something.
"Vodka? Bigby, that's not your usual. What's up, you waiting on a date or something?" The woman asked him. He almost felt embarrassed she knew him that well at this point. He had only been at Marineford a little over a week. He'd spent most of it here. Cannon didn't answer at first. He thought about Zernebog. It had been years since he'd seen him. There were two types of Marines, those there for the right reasons and those who just wanted to get back at the world and put their boots on it's neck for a change. From their first days together as chore boys on The Screaming Angel, it was easy for Bigby to tell that Z was one of the good ones. As Bigby was waiting on shore for a reassignment he received word from his old ally that he was a Captain now and he was building up a crew. He asked to meet him here.
"Not a date. A job interview." Bigby finally answered, absently. The barkeep placed two bubbly drinks down in front of him. In response he flashed her the "devil horns" hand gesture with his pointer and pinky fingers up in thanks. Bigby took a sip from his and his face recoiled a bit. The first drink of the day was always the hardest and he was never really a vodka guy. However, he remembered Zernebog was partial to it. Bigby had a better memory than people gave him credit for. He almost never forgot anything. That was part of his problem. It is why he drank so much. |
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Post by ZERNEBOG ROMANOV on Dec 29, 2017 20:51:32 GMT -5
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The Royal Blue. [break][break]
Normally, Zernebog wouldn’t even think of going into a bar during the day – he by and far preferred tea during the daytime to wake him up and relax him. Bar time was reserved for celebrations or for unwinding after a hard day on the job during off-hours with friends and comrades, letting the drink cloud their minds so that they could forget their troubles for just one night. At least this place looked classy. [break][break]
However, he wasn’t going here for an off-duty thing today. He was actually here today because an old friend of his requested a job interview of all things for the crew he was planning on forming. Why, he even had the man’s –admittedly unimpressive, considering all that he’d read in there- dossier with him to give himself a rundown on what the man had been up to since they had parted ways. It admittedly wasn’t looking good for his old friend if he were just going to base things on his records, but Zernebog was a man who didn’t believe in letting paper and one’s past dictate one’s fate. Sure, it had a bearing on the outcome, but he was going to let the man give him his side of the story and show his merit. [break][break]
He walked into the bar, his coat swaying lightly in the breeze left behind in the door’s wake as he stepped in. He quickly spotted the familiar –though now-scarred and matured- face of his former comrade and he smirked as he walked on over. [break][break]
”Lt. Bigby, looks like you’re on-time and with the correct drink too.” He commented wryly as he took a seat next to the man. ”How have you been, by the way? You didn’t mention much when you first made that request over to me.” He added with a small chuckle as he then took the other drink and took a sip. [break][break]
Ahhh… now that was good vodka. Not the cheap shit he had to work with in the ship or in the dive bars back in Alabasta (they actually had better beer and rum than vodka, considering the environment, but that was a thought for another time. ”Good choice, by the way." [break][break]
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aka "Heavy Metal" Cannon
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Post by BIGBY CANNON on Jan 2, 2018 13:09:18 GMT -5
---- ---- ---- i've got trouble on my mind Bigby smiled as his old comrade approached the bar. It was alwsys nice to see a familiar face. Bigby picked up the cool glass and took a big gulp. He immediately regretted it. This wasn't just two old friends catching up, he had to remain professional. He took another sip.
"I've got a good memory, one of my many talents." Bigby said with a smile. He swirled the glass in his cup as he thought for a moment.
"To be honest, "Captain" Zernebog, things have been better. As you might have heard I've been, uh... reassigned a few times. I'm currently landlocked here at Marineford. I'm trying to get back out there. There is a lot going on out there these days. I heard you're being assigned a crew after making Captain." Bigby spoke, referring to the rise of those "New Gods" in Paradise.
Bigby paused for a moment again to take another sip of his drink.
"I know I don't have the best record but I thought you might be willing to give me a shot. I'm a Lieutenant now these days, I figured you might be needing a first mate. Congrats on the promotion, by the way. How did that happen?" Bigby joked.
The man looked at Zerne and gave him a little pat on the back as an earnest congratulations. It was crazy to think how far that little white haired kid scrubbing the decks had come. I guess the same could be said about Cannon. Zerne seemed to have not made nearly as much trouble for himself along the way, however. He could go far.
"Look... remember that day The Angel got attacked? They were some no name pirates but Captain Ruth made us both stay below deck where it was safe. We were down there for, what, maybe five seconds? We just looked at each other and knew that neither of us was going to stay down there so we grabbed some swords and ran on out there like a couple of idiots." Bigby reminisced. He spun his glass as he got lost thinking about the memory. He looked back to Zerne again, his face was earnest.
"That is the type of shit I got into the Marines for. I... well I don't take orders well. I don't listen to people I don't like. If you give me this chance I swear to you I'll follow your command because I know we're the same like that." Bigby spoke. He waited for the man's response. |
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Post by ZERNEBOG ROMANOV on Jan 4, 2018 6:28:57 GMT -5
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A good memory, huh? That was something Zernebog knew well enough, but it was also something he hoped hadn’t been damaged by all the drinking he’d heard Bigby do… and the drinking he was doing now. This wasn’t normal piss beer or whatever he was drinking – this was the good stuff and the good stuff tended to hit oneself harder and faster, especially without food or water to lessen the impact. It was actually why he was only taking light sips – he needed to be in full control of his faculties to perform the job interview. [break][break]
Still, at least it was nice not to do it in a ship or in some stuffy office. The bar was a nice change of pace. Whether or not it was a point in Bigby’s favor though all depended on how he carried himself in this interview. [break][break]
And he was starting off strong… by proceeding to talk a lot to answer his question. And there wasn’t any long fillers or hesitation that he could note (not that he was particularly good at that like some people, but he liked to think he was decent at this sort of thing), which was a point in his favor. His honesty about his situation and his addiction (why else would they be in a bar instead of a café?) was another point in his favor as well. [break][break]
He also made a fair point about both their attitudes. A point that had him sipping at his vodka again as he inclined his head to gesture that he got the point. He let the vodka draw that pleasant line of fire down to his throat and below for a long moment before he lowered his glass onto the bar with care and then spoke. [break][break]
”I’ll tell you that story one day, whether or not this goes well. It’s a little too long to tell for this kind of setting.” He began with a shrug as he idly adjusted the cuff links of his suit. He glanced at the drink for a moment longer before looking over to his friend with a serious expression. [break][break]
”I thank you for being honest, but you do know that sort of attitude’s going to be a point against you, right? As much as it pains me to admit it, you’re going to at least have to try and play nice with the higher-ups –not just me- if you’re going to stay on the Marines. No matter how… unpleasant or unsavory it is, or how questionable some decisions they make are.” His lips pressed into a thin line. ”Guys like us… we have to know how and when to toe the line and when to cross it. If the benefits outweigh the risks. I’m still figuring that part out, but are you willing to? Because as much as I’d love for a black and white world… it’s never that way." [break][break]
He then shook his head. ”That doesn’t mean that I will be restricting your free will – if you wanna state your opinion with me, that’s fine. If you want to question my orders, that’s fine – but you better have a damn good reason to, soldier. If you want to drink… unless you’re a drunk-fu expert, I’d prefer you do that off-duty unless you’re sure you can function just fine sloshed. Just… other captains or superiors won’t be as understanding as me and decorum’s probably gonna be a must with the higher-ups. The more power one tends to have in the Marines, the more prissy and prideful they tend to be, especially if they’re proponents of Absolute Justice." There was a faint grimace on his face for a moment before he schooled his expression back to neutrality. [break][break]
”So. Do you think you can fix up those flaws bit by bit, at least with me…?” He asked with a raised eyebrow. ”Honesty time, Bigby. Because I’ll admit, I may be looser than some of the other captains, but I’ll still be running a fairly-tight ship. A maverick doesn’t equal a slacker or an incompetent. And I expect more out of a potential first mate.” [break][break]
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aka "Heavy Metal" Cannon
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Post by BIGBY CANNON on Jan 7, 2018 18:24:26 GMT -5
---- ---- ---- i've got trouble on my mind Bigby listened to his superior and took in all that he had to say.The dissenting remarks didn't hurt Cannon's feelings and he actually appreciated his honesty. He had been too cavalier. That was a weakness in a business like this. It surprised him how much more serious Zernebog was then him now. Maybe it was time for Bigby to try to catch up and mature a little bit.
He'd nod occasionally as the Captain spoke and stayed looking at his glass for the most part. The young Lieutenant found himself agreeing with what Z was saying. So this wasn't going to be the party boat Bigby had hoped it would be but it was probably better that way. Maybe it was time for him to start taking this whole thing a little more seriously if he was ever going to move up in the ranks. Bigby was still incredibly curious about how Zernebog had ranked up.
"I hear ya, I hear ya. I understand. You're right, I do need to shape up a bit. I can do that. You won't get any problems out of me, sir." He said solemnly. He felt like he really meant it this time, too. Bigby agreed with what Zernebog was warning him about overzealous superiors with an odd definiton of "absolute justice". He'd seen a couple of posers like that in his time. Some people just want to dress up in white so they can enforce their own will in the world and get to call it "justice".
"Don't worry, Zernebog. I don't cause trouble for people like that. There is nothing to worry about there." He said, referring to proponents of absolute justice. He had no idea how ironic that statement would sound in a week or so. |
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Post by ZERNEBOG ROMANOV on Jan 8, 2018 20:25:15 GMT -5
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Zernebog looked on thoughtfully, sipping on his vodka as Bigby affirmed himself without hesitation after his long speech. The burn wasn’t really doing anything for the familiar mild ache after saying so much in such a short span of time, but the calming effect it had helped him to think. [break][break]
He wasn’t sure if Bigby was telling the whole truth about this but he seemed sincere enough. He also knew that Bigby wouldn’t pull some of the stunts that he did during his times in other ships that were recorded, but he wasn’t sure about the others. Too many unknowns and the time gap between their last real meeting years ago wasn’t helping. [break][break]
Still, despite his record he was a good combatant and even then back then as chore boys he’d known that Bigby had potential. One just had to be the right person to push for it. The question was… was he the right person to pull it out and make a good and proper Marine out of him? And none of that Absolute Justice obsession junk either – the real deal with the code to back up the power. [break][break]
Heh. Who’d have thunk that he would be even thinking things like that now, when before everything that happened in Jaya and later Alabasta he would’ve been content as a dog who did whatever the master wanted in the most efficient manner possible? He had quite a bit of people to thank for that change. [break][break]
Well, one leap of faith deserves another. He could afford to pay it forward and give Bigby a chance – but not before one last test. [break][break]
”I see. Well, your resolve and honesty are admirable as always. Very well, your words and the good points in your file are enough for me to consider you.” He remarked as he stopped sipping on his drink and raised a finger, smirking a bit. ”But there is one last thing. You do have one test from me – you’re going to help me file papers and other such things for my ship –all of it- to see if you really are first mate material. After all, whoever becomes my first mate has to be able to aid me in administrative matters, not just tactical and strategical. Are you ready to handle the dreaded beast of the higher ranks that is paperwork? It has defeated even Admirals before.” [break][break]
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aka "Heavy Metal" Cannon
Played by Beetle
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Post by BIGBY CANNON on Jan 15, 2018 19:14:26 GMT -5
---- ---- ---- i've got trouble on my mind A flood of relief washed over Lieutenant Cannon. It seemed like Zernebog was really going to take a chance on old Bigby. It filled him with comfort to know that there were still people out there who had a little faith left in him. Lord knows that he didn't really even deserve that much.
This felt right. He couldn't explain it but ever since he first got out of Marineford and became a Seaman he never really felt like he was in the right place. So many of these Marines were just fakers. Liars to themselves and the world around them. It didn't take the world's greatest detective to see that (even though Bigby totally is). He had never come here for any sort of awards or honors. He didn't give a single shit if the entirety of the Marines hated his guts. As long as Bigby was on the right side, he did not care. He needed to be a good guy. It was all he ever longed for. Being surrounded by people for so long who talked the talk but weren't big on the whole walking the walk part was starting to really discourage him. Being here with Zernebog for some reason reinvigorated his will to be here. Not in this dusty old bar but in Marineford, home of champions and heroes. Maybe there were still some of those left among the ranks after all. Maybe it could still be them.
Bigby took another sip of his drink, almost finishing it off. The vodka warmed him and cooled him at the same time. It was a pleasant rush. This wasn't the type of stuff Bigby was used to drinking but hey, he was a new man now. Maybe "first mate" Cannon loved vodka. He was genuinely excited and he was almost embarrassed about it. This could really be a turning point in his life. When Zernebog asked him about the paperwork, Bigby only laughed. It was a good laugh. It came from a place in him he almost forgot was still there.
"Listen, Z, whether it's paperwork or a goddamn Yonkou I'm not scared. Anything that will get me off of this island, I'll do. I've got your back now, Captain, and I'm not about to let you forget it. Cheers!" Bigby announced. He was all smiles as he raised his glass to meet that of his (hopefully) new Captain's. |
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Post by ZERNEBOG ROMANOV on Jan 15, 2018 23:45:41 GMT -5
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Absolutely no hesitation there. Either he really was desperate to get off this island with a captain he could trust or he honestly didn’t know how much paperwork the higher-ranked officers had to work when on base (and sometimes when at sea, but that’s usually the minor stuff). ”Brave one, aren’t you? Even the new Yonkou?” Zernebog chuckled and raised his glass to meet that of Bigby’s with a bemused grin. ”I can definitely can use that kind of bravery in these sorts of times on my ship. And enthusiasm. Cheers.” [break][break]
He then took a long pull from the drink, letting some more of that sweet, sweet burn trail down his throat and warm him up. He was going to need to take the edge off early if he was going to deal with the amount of paperwork he needed for his ship as well as keep an eye on Bigby to see if he filled up the forms properly, and all that was without knowing where and when his next posting was. At least he knew that his new first mate’s drinking habits at least meant that it was hard for the guy to get drunk – and so didn’t have drunkenness as an excuse if he messed up filling the paperwork. [break][break]
”Alright then, now that’s settled… finish up your drink and we’ll see to that paperwork to give you a taste of what people in higher ranks deal with behind the scenes.” He remarked with a small snort as he gave his new first mate a hearty pat on the back that would have sent lesser men smashing into the counter. ”It’s going to take a while to finish those, but maybe if we finish early I can tell you exactly how I came to the rank of Captain. It’s definitely a story.” [break][break]
He then finished up his drink in short order and thanked the bartender with a short nod before patting Bigby on the back and then making his way out of the bar to the office, not even bothering to check behind him if he would follow because he knew Bigby would. After all, he was a man of his word back then… and now, only time will tell. What’s a leap of faith if it wasn’t at least somewhat blind, after all? [break][break]
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