Quite the disguise, Shanks...

The greenery reserved for the auction looks more like a fairground for children; there's a Ferris wheel, a teacup ride, bumper cars, a big inflatable slide, a face-painting booth and nearby is the cars for sale. 

It's a classic Shanks idea; people will attend so that their kids may play on the attractions, meanwhile Ben Beckman can try to sell cars to the unsuspecting parents. 

Looks like Law isn't even safe from the charismatic salesmen, the raven had originally declined when they first asked him to look at the cars but once they accused him of being 'too afraid' of a good deal, he decided to challenge them.

Seems he's a typical guy deep down - can't resist a challenge.

Kyo calmly following behind the trio of men and only half-listening to Beckman explain the mechanics of each car to the surgeon, her brown orbs watching as Bepo bounds across the grass, the ball of fur harbouring a large smile while he races through a bunch of flowers, causing petals to fly into the air. 

The pooch is a lot smarter than she originally gave him credit for; he seems to know how to stay away from the cars, only choosing to play in the big and empty spaces of the field so that's a relief. 

"This here is a Mercedes-AMG C43," Beckman's voice echoing in the background, earning himself a small hum from Law as Kyo watches the furball roam. "It's a 2019 model, navy blue - obviously, the seats have been replaced with fabric ones but we can fix that, if you'd prefer leather."

"No, fabric is fine." Law lowly mutters, his inked fingers gently running along the car's bonnet. "My dog has to sit in those seats, I want him to be comfortable." 

He's really going to buy it?

"You let your dog sit on the seats? Well, how generous." Ben calmly murmurs although his surprise is clear as day on his face, the grey-haired male taking a discreet glance at Shanks and earning himself a small nod in return before his eyes focus back on Law. "Alright, we'll strike a good deal with you since you're the boyfriend of this little princess."

"Huh?" 

Eh?

Kyo's brows quirking at that statement as her gaze finally shifts toward the men, as well as the car itself - she must admit it does have a very Law look to it, possibly because of the colour - but she sure wasn't expecting him to gain any special treatment, especially not on account of merely dating her.

Her eyes practically flooded with curiosity as she observes Ben before her stare slides to Shanks instead, the pleasant smile on his lips not going amiss as he lingers in the background with his arms folded, it would seem he's the reason behind it. 

But why?

"Besides, we need a Peugeot and there isn't many in this town so, would you be willing to trade?" Beckman being the one to unknowingly answer her silent question, the man harbouring a confident glimmer in his eye as he awaits the raven's response. 

"Hmph...I guess, but I want insurance on this deal." Law's response furrows Ben's brows, though he doesn't get the chance to inquire before the surgeon elaborates. "I can't afford to be left without a car if this one goes wrong, I need quick transport to work, so if anything happens to this then you'll be responsible for getting me a replacement within 24 hours."

His impudence makes Ben frown but the look in his eyes doesn't seem to scream irritation or anything of the sort, he almost looks a little respectful of the younger gentleman. 

"What's your job, kid?"

"I'm a doctor, cardiologist specifically." 

"Huh...alright, for you, we'll make it happen but if I ever get something wrong with my ticker, I expect you to help me for free in return." Seems Ben and Law are both hagglers when it comes to deal-making, the discovery only causing the redhead to sigh to herself, she'll be here all day at this rate. "Deal?"

"Deal."

Or not.

The pair shaking each other's hands to cement the agreement whilst Shanks shuffles through the various sets of car keys from his pocket before finally handing the correct one to Law and taking the key for the Peugeot in return. 

"Take the boy for a test drive, Ben." The redheaded male calmly orders as he tucks the keys away, his attention soon drifting toward another customer as a smirk tugs on his lips. "I'll take over 'til you return." 

How many people are they going to hustle today, I wonder...

"Kyo-ya," The affectionate little nickname immediately causing her gaze to snap to Law's, a curious hum rumbling in her throat and urging the doctor to continue. "Take care of Bepo for me, I won't be long." 

"Of course." She won't usually appreciate being told what to do but since it's looking after the dog, she just might let it slide this time, immediately turning on her heel and beginning to make her way toward the ball of joy as Beckman and Law get into the car. 

The girl taking a stick from the ground and throwing it, watching as Bepo speeds after to retrieve it, she had always heard how dogs loved fetch but this is possibly the first time she has seen it in person. 

It takes mere seconds for the pooch to return with the stick in his mouth, a playful grin slowly spreading across Kyo's lips as she picks the stick up, about to throw it again until a feminine voice suddenly catches her ear.

"Is your husband on a test drive too?" Upon glancing in the direction of said voice, she spots a lady with violet hair and light blue eyes. "Maybe I can wait with you."

Do I look like I want company?

"He's not my husband..." She clarifies nonetheless as the woman approaches, her focus shifting back to Bepo as the dog growls. "Hey, don't be like that, you're usually so good." Though she's almost certain that's a lie as her hand soothingly runs through the animal's fur, Law did once claim that Bepo isn't often as friendly with new people as he was with her.

The pooch listens to her at least but not without flashing her the puppy-dog eyes, followed by a small whine. 

Shy little thing really, aren't you? Just like your owner.

The lady doesn't seem to mind the dog at all though, carelessly taking a seat nearby on a large and old log that was clearly designed to be used as a bench whilst taking a flask out of her handbag along with two shot glasses. 

"You wanna drink~? Me and my husband always take a shot with nature~!" The comment draws in Kyo's gaze once again, her eyes narrowed and brows knitted as she scans the area surrounding the woman briefly before raising her stare to the lady's face. 

She doesn't appear to have any children. 

"Do you and your husband always drink near funfairs filled with kids?" Her somewhat rude inquiry only makes the woman chuckle though, still pouring a shot and setting it aside before pouring another.

"Usually, kids aren't here." Well that much seems true at least, the woman holding out the second shot to Kyo but the redhead doesn't reach for it yet, her stare still focused on the woman's face. She looks happy enough but kind of tough too...there's a slight malice in her eyes but she doesn't seem angry or anything of the sort, it's rather confusing. "My name is Ginrummy, my husband is named Sheepshead, we brew beer for a living."

A man named Sheepshead...brews beer...? 

"Hm...I'm Dracule Kyo, an assistant-curator." The girl finally taking the shot from the woman, deciding to sniff it before hesitantly bringing it close to her lips and taking a small sip, deciding against downing the drink in one despite it being a shot. "Where is your husband, anyway?"

"He's testing a car right now." That makes the redhead frown to herself for a moment, she thought it was only Ben and Shanks today but she is aware that they have many other friends and Shanks is charismatic, he likely got somebody else to help them with the sales.

Possibly even Yasopp, he's good at making deals, made one out of her and Drake easily enough.

"What type of car?" She decides to quiz the woman further, reluctantly drinking the rest of the shot since it tasted rather horrible, she does not wish to endear the liquid any more than she has to, immediately passing the small glass back to Ginrummy and earning a slight pout in return.

"Aw? You don't want another?"

"No, it tastes disgusting." She bluntly mutters, her vision blurring as her eyes shift back toward Bepo, the dog's fur suddenly looking much brighter and causing the redhead's brows to knit, her fingertips feeling slightly tingly which is most irregular from her after drinking a mere shot. "W...What is that drink called?"

"Oh, this?" Ginrummy questions whilst holding the blurry flask up to her face, her casual smile slowly morphing into a more sinister one, although that might be Kyo's vision distorting. "It's called The Irish Warrior~! You sure you don't want another~?"

The Irish Warrior? Why does it sound so familiar? 

Her brain seems to associate it with something bad but god knows she can't even think clearly at this point, her vision fading like mad and what parts remain are blurred and horribly distorted, she can see the lady leaning in closer to her though and seemingly reaching for something out of her field of vision, the image of Thatch finally flashing in her mind.

The Irish Warrior...

And at long last, the realization hits her. 

"D-Don't touch me!" Her sudden shriek actually managing to make the blurry woman spring back, she can vaguely make out a scowl-like expression on Ginrummy's face as she tries to slide herself away but her body refuses to co-operate with her brain, her stare involuntarily swaying down to the shiny white paws beside her as she impulsively yells out at the woman once again. "Don't fucking touch me!"

"Kyo?" She can hardly make out the mildly-familiar voice as her vision turns black but she can still feel herself swaying a little from side to side, instinctively trying to push whatever dangers may still be lurking away with her free hand, the other clutching onto the grass for dear life. 

It feels like she's falling but she knows she can't be, it isn't possible unless the world somehow turned itself upside down.

Oh god, please make it stop!

"Sh-She drugged me! She's trying to rob me!"

"Alright, shh! She's gone now, you're fine!" Shanks? She can feel somebody's arms tucked underneath her own, seemingly trying to drag her back up to her feet but when that fails, they pick her up instead. She has no idea exactly how they're holding her, all she knows is that the world is moving and she can't see any of it. "Jeez, I turn my back for 2 minutes! What happened?"

I just fucking told you!

Whatever sound that comes out of her mouth isn't at all coherent, she'd wager the only reason she hasn't passed out fully is because she didn't have a second glass, her head spinning as she tries to force her eyes open.

Where the hell is Bepo?!

She only allows herself to fade out completely when she hears the dog's paws pitter-pattering beside her, followed by a concerned whine. 

Oh, good...there he is...

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It feels like a mere second before she hears another voice but it must have been more than that since the voice is Law's, he sounds somewhat different and his words aren't too clear but she knows it's him, even the touch to her back feels like his own. "Stay still, Kyo-ya...it'll be okay."

"Si..." Even she isn't sure what she was trying to say in this moment, her senses fading out again.

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The next thing she hears is the slow and occasional beeps of a machine beside her ear, as well as some voices nearby.

"She has no food in her system..." - - "...Have to pump her stomach..."

"Damn, when we said we wanted to meet your girl..." - -  "...What we meant..."

Where am I?

"...Familiar to you?"

"Yeah, kinda." 

"Will you two just...!"

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