۪ ⊹ ֗ ꫂ 𓇼 - ̗̀ 【 “ ever since he was a kid? ” 】 perhaps that was the jarring expression that Sanji had been expecting. although usopp had wanted to ask and speak up with query's about what the other meant. It had proved difficult when he could hardly stop coughing, the burning now fading in to being just now uncomfortable and ticklish. Besides now would not be a good time to ask such things either. the burst of sand that formed next to them only proved that.
however, at least this had proved to be a nice distraction from the over thoughts of many possibilities of death waiting for them at the doors of canons heading there way. sanji's jest even causing the edge to smooth over as he nudged him. ❝ uhh maybe later, not that I couldn't handle it or anything! I'm great usopp after all! Just ... dont want to take it all you know, gotta leave some for you til we get to the next island! ❞
Usopp easily brushed off with, softer version of a lie. the beach ground continued to rumble around the two, the rock could only hold out for so long until it was next to be hit. even if that may have been, there was an ease that settled thanks to Sanji. the other male ignored how his eyes followed the other as he brought the cigarette back to rest between his lips, part of him wanting to tease the other about how his own had just been there moments ago.
But —-— he quickly whipped that thought out of his head. Despite how funny it sounded, it strangly brought a hint of pink to his own cheeks instead.
so instead of settling for a joke that's bound to backfire, to took that time to push his back against the boulder and brought out his bottle of —-— actually what was supposed to be water ..... Had been a nice hot cup of tea, cream, and sugar. pooring it in the cup it came with. usopp calmly took a sip of his beverage, that had still been hot to the tongue. it sent the warmest feel down his throat and calmed that anxiety swirling through his head. 『 oh, how nice. 』 he hummed and the softest sigh released from his lips.
it was the absolute worst timing to be having a relaxing tea party, but for a moment he felt like himself from two years backwards. When he was fresh from syrup island and still heading towards his first ever adventure.
it did also help that groady feeling in his throat as well, like Sanji suggested. Speaking of Sanji, his tea break had cut short as his dark eyes lit with excitement !! Snapping his bottle shut usopp quickly leaned on Sanji as he gasped. ❝ make shapes !? You can do that, that's so cool!! I didn't know yo — uhh - ❞ his joy being cut short. Usopp's gaze dropped down to the man's coat.
❝ you're coat? ❞ tilting his head as he removed his hands from sanji's shoulder, taking hold of the material as he looked at the fabric. It felt wrong, almost. the way Sanji dressed had been apart of him from the day usopp and the crew met him. known for how charming he dresses, and held himself. usopp seemed hesitant. this jacket was one he hardly ever seen the cook. And the material seemed expensive.
۪ but did they really have a choice?
some sacrifice had to be made ... the idea could would, he just had to make it seem like a believeble person was moving in it, he could make it shoot at extreme speeds or ... ❝ the next time we stop by an island with a tailor. I'll buy you a new one, I don't want to hear any rejections either. It's the least I can do. ❞ he declare as he reached his hand in the familiar pocket where he knew he kept could possibly keep anything important, carefully he place any remaining items in his own bag for safe keepings before he pulled out on of his many amo's
❝ I have a plan, the idea is that I use my Venus flytrap pop green and place it into the coat. once I shoot it, it will immediately and I mean quickly start to form. when it hits the group it'll cause a major gush of smoke. there is no stopping if the marines realize it's not actually you. so ... as soon as I shoot ... ❞ the trembling hand gripped sanji's arm once more as a false confidence grin pulled on usopp's tearful face as he points over to the far end of the beach.
❝ we have to run like hell! ❞ the hatred for this very day only continued to grow as he related the plan over to Sanji, hoping the other would find it useful. Although the problem is, where will they run to? How far is the sunny and how far is everyone else?.
