A smile spreads across the redhead's lips as she leans over the back of the couch in the lounge, her eyes skimming the page of a certain book Law's currently reading, her cheek brushing lightly against his temple in attempts to support the lover image.

"I'm going for a stroll, care to join me?"

"I'm fine here." The raven calmly murmurs, his eyes never leaving his book but his mood has certainly improved since he has started getting a few hours sleep, it isn't enough to rid him of his dark circles but at least he has energy to fight, that samurai would be proof of that much.

"Very well." And with that, she just barely grazes his temple with a soft kiss before making her way to the exit, it would seem the imagery is working though.

Both Monet and Caesar's suspicions seem to have died down a lot but, she admittedly likes the complicity with Law far too much not to take advantage of the fact that they have an image to uphold.

"Contact me if you need me." Law's voice sounds once more, he's just in earshot though, earning himself a compliant hum before she leaves.

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She has been wandering around the island for the past few hours now, she's rather fascinated by the climate caused by Akainu and Aokiji here.

She can only imagine how strong the pair must be in order to do this to an entire island, although she also finds it highly ironic that the men who are supposed to be 'living to serve' the betterment of the world could also make such a state of it, it's amusing to her.

She had seen Monet lurking around earlier but she disappeared a while ago, probably got bored known her.

It's when the redhead's toes begin to feel numb, she begins making her way back to the laboratory.

Although upon arriving there she finds - what could only be described as - total chaos.

There's a sliced up navy ship seemingly balancing on some rocks, unconscious marine bodies all over the place and amongst them is a Vice Admiral. Smoker, if she recalls correctly.

And standing in the centre of the mess is none other than Trafalgar Law.

What? Did I lose track of time that badly? 

"What happened here?" She mutters as she approaches the surgeon, fully gaining his attention.

"It would seem that your friends have shown up."

Hm?

"Friends? Sorry, I don't recall making 'friends' with the marines." Her sarcasm doesn't seem appreciated but at least Law's not yelling at her this time, the raven's brows knitting together as he sighs to himself.

"I meant the Straw Hats. The marines are here too."

Yes, I kind of guessed as much from the bodies, Trafalgar.

But the Straw Hats' presence stumps her. 

The girl frowning thoughtfully as she fiddles with the silver cross around her neck, her brown orbs staring down at the piece of jewellery as she hums to herself, fate sure works in mysterious ways.

"I see...well, I do hope Luffy is still grateful to you for saving his life at Marineford."

"Be serious!" Aaand there he goes again with his yelling, only earning himself a pout in return.

"I am being serious, I just don't see what you expect me to do about it. They're pirates, I can't make them leave an island if they don't want to." She has to subtly grit her teeth to prevent herself from reminding the surgeon not to yell at her, again. 

But right now, tensions are high enough, she isn't too sure what to do about the Straw Hats either. 

She doesn't want to harm Ace's little brother, even if the freckled sibling is dead, she would like to honour his wishes as if he were still present in spirit.

"You didn't know they were here?" Law's question only manages to draw an ironic smile from the redhead, one that just seems to scream; obviously not. 

"What? Do you think I sent out the invitations or something?" 

Of course not, even considering the possibility seems completely mad to the tattooed male.

She wouldn't have done that to him and even if she had, somebody would've been able to pick up on it, surely. 

Monet watches her like a hawk, after all.

"So, what now?" Kyo already knows he's going to be constructing many plans inside his head, that's just how Law works, the girl staring at him persistently until he finally huffs.

"I might have an idea that'll immobilize these marines for the time being."

Of course you do.

"Considering I switched some of the Straw Hat's minds around, I doubt they'll be too hard to find..."

"You switched their minds?" The redhead quite frankly cannot help but smirk at the information, just barely managing to prevent herself from laughing by 'clearing her throat' instead, her hand feebly trying to hide her smiling mouth. "Why, that's awful, Trafalgar. Even for you."

"And yet, you can't help but find amusement in it."

Well, she certainly cannot argue with him there, she is highly amused after all. 

Mainly because she doesn't believe Law would seriously hurt any of them.

"Oi! It's you! Do you remember me?" 

Speak of the devil...

"Straw Hat-ya."

And he shall appear.