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✣  ⌈ @roserought​ ⌋

she just, sorta,  STANDS  there — he’s obviously got something to say to her, even if she’s not really confident what or why. is 500 beri really that much to ask for when it came to 5 cabbages? rosie didn’t think so. the man seemed to, though; and he wasn’t afraid to tell her about it.  REALLY  wasn’t afraid. she wants to fight back, but won’t, cause’ the man is a stranger and also looks like he could kick her ass — besides, if he was willing to accuse her of such indecent things within  5 SECONDS  of meeting her, what’s to say he won’t decide to beat her BLOODY her within the next 10? 

❛ .. um,  i - i guess i could give them t’ ya .. fer’ 300? just ― quit yelling, ❜  she warns, then immediately follows up with   ❛  ―  a - and please don’t hurt me. ❜

A few rapid blinks and a flash of utter confusion might have insinuated that he had no idea what he was talking about. From the expression she wore to her mixture of timidity and confidence, Ace had to mentally backtrack a few several outlandish comments previous in order to realize where he’d went wrong. “Damn, does that say 500 beli?” Hands gripped at the corner of her little market stand, mouth going slack with visible surprise and, rightfully, a bit of regret considering he had jumped the gun and overreacted. 

“I thought it said 5,000 beli!! Jeeze, uh, well, I ain’t gonna hurt ya. Got a little upset there for a second, but that’s my fault. Didn’t mean to scare you.” 

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“I know it may not look like it, but for those six months I was chasin’ Blackbeard, I had to rely on my own navigational skills.” The topic was a slippery slope, he knew, but in many ways the Whitebeard pirate could relate to the Straw Hat’s navigator. “It’s not easy, especially in the New World. Everythin’s against you, but you got these guys.” Absently, he gestured around them, though not toward anyone in particular. He knew she would picture each of them in her mind’s eye and realize she wasn’t alone, though he doubted she needed HIM to make that distinction. “Don’t ever take them for granted.” / @namilium

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“So it’s that easy, huh?” Words as light as the spring air coasting across the ocean waves, rustling the loose strands of hair about their faces, though Ace’s seemed less troublesome than Nami’s fiery orange locks. His posture was slack, leaning against one of the Sunny’s railings, his shoulders tight but his hands relaxed and outstretched as if willingly accepting whatever dared to cross their path. “I guess you’ve got help, so you don’t have to keep Luffy in line all by yourself. He sounds like he really listens to you, for the most part. I know he’s not always the easiest to deal with, but you’re a natural.” / @miwaves

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A man like him didn’t need an introduction on the Sunny, not with the way he carried himself, deep, familiar footsteps on the grassy deck despite this being his first real glimpse of this breathtaking ship his little brother somehow managed to obtain under his own influence. Amber eyes casting long looks around the main level, Ace paused near his silent observer, not recognizing her from his last official encounter with Luffy’s crew, but from the various wanted posters announcing her involvement with the Straw Hat Pirates. “You’re Robin, right? I’m Ace. Thanks for takin’ such good care of my troublesome little brother.” / @bloominghands

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“Alright, I’ll bite, what the hell are you wearin’?” Some oddly shaped helmet at least twice the size of the man’s head, on top of some strange robes Ace can only guess he purchased from one of the local vendors in Wano, given that it seemed to fit the motif of the country. They were supposed to be incognito, he understood, but that was pushing it a little. Then again, Ace was wearing a hat to cover his signature orange cowboy look, much like Luffy often did when they had to pretend they weren’t infamous pirates, so the fire fist didn’t have much room to comment. / @usxpp

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Beyond all his shortcomings and insecurities, behind flesh and muscle and fragile bones protecting a beating heart, two truths were his strongest resolve. He would make a name for himself outside of the shadow Gol D. Roger cast on his every step, and he would protect and care for his little brother no matter the cost. The second was a later development, he realized, but it didn’t make it any less the truth. It didn’t stop from placing a murmur in his heart when he thought the Straw Hat captain might be in danger, or the horror he’d felt when he realized Luffy had come to Marineford to attempt to rescue him, but it steeled him and it made his punches that much harder, gave him THAT much more breath no matter how many times they were knocked out of him.

Today, he didn’t have much chance to exercise that resolve, but spending time with Luffy after years of being apart was new and invigorating. Hearing about his adventures, meeting members of his crew and seeing the light in their eyes as they regarded their captain -- it warmed his heart more than the mero mero fruit ever could. “You know, I’m really impressed, Luffy,” he started quietly between them, bonking his little brother fondly on the top of his straw hat, “You’ve come a long away.” / @themostfreedom

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In years prior, dinner had always been an adventure of its own, hands flying, grabbing, punching and mouths devouring whatever came close enough to taste. Growing up with mountain bandits probably wasn’t the best upbringing when it came to table manners, but while Ace saw fit to take what he pleased during a meal, he also wouldn’t hog EVERYTHING if it meant his little brother was able to replenish his strength. “Your chef makes some pretty good food, Luffy,” he pointed out with relish, voice muffled by a mouthful of steak, “Dunno where you found this guy, he’s pretty awesome.” / @redhvwk

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✣  ⌈ @kaenryuu​ ⌋

     ❝  said  the  guy  ALWAYS  walking  around  like  that.  ❞

“Yeah, well... People expect it from me.”

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✣  ⌈ @kaenryuu​ ⌋

     ❝  ace,  why.  ❞

“You’re naked. Don’t ask me WHY.”

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THROWS A BLANKET OVER SABO.

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“Listen, lady,” All chaotic conversations tended to start with Ace’s big mouth, and while he typically -- at least THESE days -- had a more polite undertone to his words, he was not one to stand idly by while he felt he or any of his nakama were being wronged. “I don’t know what kinda business you’re runnin’ here, but you’re chargin’ me HOW much for a bag of cabbages? I’m jus’ tryin’ to feed some hungry pirates here, not open a five star restaurant. Come to think of it, how’d you even get this many cabbages? You robbin’ old men and women in the cabbage business so you can make a profit off unsuspectin’ customers? I ought’a-- .” / @roserought

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So do you scream "Flame On!" when you want to cover your whole body in fire?

✣  ⌈ @usxpp​ ⌋

“Nah, too cliché. It’s much more satisfying to let the flames speak for themselves, but hey, I’m open to suggestions.” Leaning forward slightly, the freckled pirate clasped hands firmly in front of him, elbows propped up on the wooden surface of Usopp’s workbench so his chin could be placed properly atop his knuckles and allow him to present a modest grin. “What do you think, Usopp? It’s gettin’ hot in here. Oh, wait, that’s just me. Or maybe, Need a light?”

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[nihaalart]

he is out there somewhere, wishing you happy birthday, Luffy. 05.05

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draws a mustache on.

✣ ⌈ @kaenryuu ⌋

One would think such actions were beneath them, semblance instead of a time long past where something as simple as drawing a fake mustache on either him or their shared younger brother would have brought fits of laughter until eyes stung with tears and abdominals strained to keep muscles from falling apart in stitches. Hazel hues dipped with crimson ( honey mixed with blood ) stared until he hoped the gaze bore holes into Sabo’s cracking steely facade, watching as the corners of the dragon warrior’s lips twitched up, biting back a wave of delighted laughter. 

“Oh, you’re hilarious, Sabo. Funniest guy I ever met.” Taking advantage of Sabo’s distraction, Ace snatched the pen he had been holding between strong digits and allowed a smirk to creep across his own features. “I’m drawin’ a dick on yours.”

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