Nothing like a professional

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Title: In the Business of Pleasure
Rating: M - hints of naughty
Media: fic
Pairing: Nami / Robin
Word Count: 265
Prompt: ‘proposal’

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“I mean it purely as a business proposal. You understand don’t you Robin?”

“Business is not the word I would have chosen, Navigator-san…” Robin smiled her secretive smile and the redhead blushed and started to splutter, “…but I understand why you use it. I believe that the terms are acceptable.”

“Then you see no problem in having this kind of… arrangement?”

“None at all. I have taken considerable time in reviewing the alternatives and they are not… satisfactory.” Robin smirked over the word. She had indeed considered them well. She was not a fan of the ‘traditional’ approach to these kinds of things; Crocodile had ensured that. It wasn’t that the boys were unsuitable, it was just… well…

“I know. They’re a bunch of idiots, ne? They probably wouldn’t know where to put it!” Nami giggled nervously. It was a curious sound, not one that Robin was familiar with, particular coming from the woman who claimed to have no fear. Of all the crew, Nami was the one who was hardest to read and curiosity was Robin’s weakness… it would be fun to hear that sound more and all the others that followed…

“Well…?” Robin smiled and noted the high colour on her ‘business partner’s’ cheeks as she turned back the covers on her bed and beckoned, “time is money.”

Nami crossed the room slowly and snuggled in close, her warm hands drawing the blankets tight, “I knew this was a good idea,” Nami huffed into Robin’s soft dark hair as she pulled the other woman close, “you always know the right thing to say…”

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Comments

[jadekitty777.livejournal.com]

Lol I love how you cut text works not only for your story but for the ending of this very long month of waiting for a second prompt to choose a winner.

Yay for some femslash! I particularly like how you write Robin in this - maybe because I myself have such difficulty with her character, but the way you write her the words you have her say just flow so naturally I can literally hear her saying them. Shy, virgin Nami is super cute too.
The ending is just great, perfect lines matched with some really squee-inducing actions xD

[synvamp.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I hadn't even considered that double entendre but I'm flattered you think me a pro ;D

I love a little femslash but I get so obsessed with ZoSan that I don't write anywhere near enough. Robin is hard to write, I totally agree! She has such a cool, detached way of talking - I'm really glad you think I got it right. I figured that for someone like Nami, for something *cough* personal like this, someone who is cool, calm and collected (professional, if you will) would be just the ticket!

I just hope for Chopper's sake, Sanji doesn't find out. I'm not sure if there is enough blood in the world to save the ero-cook then! *lol*

[jadekitty777.livejournal.com]

Lol, nothing wrong with being obsessed xD oftentimes our best work comes from our obsessions!
Not to mention, Robin is older, which gives her the guise if being experienced (whether she actually is or not) and is intelligent and... not an 'idiotic' boy xD

Oh gosh. That river of blood would be more impressive then his mermaid fountain...