[She's a tiny woman, who few even take seriously at all. She's the Desert Queen, but no one really knows how powerful she really is. She's gotten weak minded men to do most of the work for her, helping her avoid dirty work while training in secret for decades. She's known for her kindness, for using her money and crew to keep the seas and land safe. She's weaponized femininity, and she does it well. And with Robin at her side, that power only increases.

She listens as Robin speaks, and takes another sip of her wine. That relaxed moment is broken quickly though. This time, the noise from the bag is getting distressed, loud squeaking sounding out as she tries to focus on Robin, and not her pet.

She finally just hauls a fat, grumpy bananawani hatchling out of her bag, and sits him at the table in the spare chair. Like there's nothing strange about this irritated looking reptile with a ribbon on it sitting like a small child with them.

At least he'll be quiet now.] So far, no. He'd be a good gift to Doflamingo to keep up alliances, whether I want them or not. So far, he thinks he's fooled me entirely and that's good enough to keep him careless.