@jhaernyl immediately and repeatedly pointed out how this is a trick All Hearts Law definitely knows (and is well practiced with) and now I can't unsee it.
Imagine baby teenage first mate Zoro all bloodlust-y and with his battle smile, leaping into the air, swords drawn, ready to crash down onto these damn bi-
Just like that without even a WARNING - the blue thing doesn't count ! - he is jerked to a pause
Trying to struggle at first. By 17 not even bothering. Just glowering, grumbling around the hilt of the sword. Arms still raised. Oye cut it out captain It's just one stupid marine warship!
And there is Law standing at the top of the Polar Tang, hand raised, other arm across his chest, his head slightly tilted, giving Zoro what COULD BE a chiding look, if he didn't look just a bit cocky about it. "What did we just say about running off on your own?"
Hesnotallowedbecausehegetslost This isn't some stupid Grand Line Island (built like a stupid maze that's kept rearranging itself when he wasn't looking).
Law being all smug. "After the last incident, why should I take the chance?" looking away as if he's disappointed to have to tell Zoro the news. Which would be more effective if he wasn't smirking.
Zoro just rolling his eyes before giving a hard, sudden struggle. Just in case he can suddenly break free. GRR, THIS IS DIFFERENT! THEY'RE ATTACKING THE POLAR TANG! ZORO HAS TO HELP DEFEND HIS CREW!
Law giving a sigh that, again, is less effective when he is CLEARLY enjoying himself. "And how can I be sure you won't disappear on us again? Do you really expect me to risk something as valuable as my vice captain and the future exterminator of the shichibukai?" One smooth hand motion and a blue flash and suddenly Zoro is being dumped right at Law's feet, 5'9" of pouty pissed off grumpy teen Kenshi. "That's better." Crossing both arms, smirking down at the pile of Zoro "If you keep this up, we'll have to get a leash for you, Zoro-ya."
Zoro: *but much, much pinker*
[Me: It would help illustrate my point if his blush showed up better in this gif.... Gif: Well that sounds like a you problem doesn't it?]
Zoro just staying there, grumbling and pouty but also, you know....
Because Law suggested putting him on a leash
And Zoro is 17. And has been in the North since 13. He's not a KID. He knows lots of sex stuff!
That's DEFINITELY a sex thing (will ask Lumikko and Ikkaku later to make sure it's a sex thing)
Law letting the others handle it while croching down next to Zoro with his lips curved up in that slight half smile before forcing himself to look more serious and captain-y. Repeating the whole lesson they went through after Zoro was lost (for two fucking days!) On that summer island.
The Hearts battling it out in the background while Zoro is sitting there, arms crossed, pouting and trying to look put off. Stealing looks at Law whenever he can. Yeah, yeah, he heard the first time, captain! This is embarrassing! Why can't Zoro just be allowed to go fight?
"Not until I'm sure you've learned your lesson, Zoro-ya." Not until Law is done enjoying his fun. And also recovers from the anxiety that was LOSING ZORO FOR TWO FULL DAYS
