@us-smash / Thatch said . . .
more intense vibes (or smth idk they’re just vibes)
Carefully did he regard the presented hand, the opportunity ahead, nerves gripping his chest like thorns. It wasn’t the sight of Thatch before the waterfall asking for his trust, no, but what potentially lay upon the other side beneath the curtain of water. He wasn’t sure if he was ready or if he was more than ready, but regardless, Sabo knew any mental preparation he had done for such a scenario as this would likely go to waste when faced with reality. For when he might meet Ace again.
It was imperceptible, the way the Revolutionary grit his teeth, jaw tight before he reached over and placed faith in the former Whitebeard commander. Gloved hand met the other’s and he accepted the reassuring grip, secretly keeping an eye on the man given the nature of Devil Fruits and their less-than-ideal interaction with water.
With a nod in the affirmative, showing that he was as ready as he could ever be, be it crushing disappointment or utter triumph, he let the other lead the way.