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There was something about the air. It wasn 't dry exactly, not this close to the sea. The warm breeze had a weight to it. The sun was more intense, as if she could feel the weight of it on her head and shoulders. Vivi sighed and tipped her head back to feel it on her face. She was home.

The port was smelly and crowded. Nami demanded they go to a perfume shop first thing. Miss Monday examined the hair oils as Vivi selected a familiar fragrance. Vivi allowed the other girls to drag her around. It was a perfect day to just enjoy her country.