[ He gets a quiet laugh for that question, and the nudge that follows, before Nami raises her eyebrows at him, feigning dubiousness with a noncommittal shake of her head. ]

Don't be too sure. I've heard some terrible stories about myself back home. [ It's her turn to nudge, and she does so with another muted chuckle. ] I miss real sunshine, and being on the water. Being here has reminded me how handy it is, having an exit in any direction.

[ Her mouth slants thoughtfully. It's been months, and she's acclimated to the demands of the casino, but deep down, she's still wildly homesick. ]

So what was it you were dealing with, if it wasn't pirates.