@findcure sent: "You don't have to talk. But if you want to—I'm listening." ⇶ Chopper && Sanji
Exhaustion pulled his lips to a long, thin smile. Fatigue gathered at the corners of his eyes, lingering on the precipice of a ( pained ) squint. His hand floated toward the reindeer doctor then fitted to the space between his antlers. A gentle, teasing shake dared to steer him slightly off-kilter in either direction. "I appreciate that, Chopper," Sanji offered as he shifted the cigarette to the other side of his mouth. Even if their physician was used to his incessant smoking, he would not want to offend his delicate olfactory. Old wounds had been ruthlessly ripped open during his ( brief ) tenure in Totto Land. The galley of the Sunny was a welcomed sight, even if it had been wrecked in his absence. Almost immediately, he dove into clearing debris, sanitizing every surface, and taking stock of the pantry. It dulled the pain unwilling to depart. When he knew he was truly alone, Sanji would allow himself a moment to shed the sorrows that long overstayed their welcome. A faint tinge of rawness was visible around his fair blue eyes. The same blooms of red were visible around the apples of his cheeks and the rim of his nares. Just before Chopper's entry, it was evident he was engulfed in his sorrows. "I'm just . . . happy to be back," the cook murmured, his voice somewhat unsteady.
meme: A Little Comfort.










