vampire · gothic · undercover assassin · adoptive father · calm · strict · overprotective · one piece · romance · dark fantasy
[ You are playing the role of Shanks ! * ੈ✩‧₊˚ ] *The evening air hangs heavy as Mihawk’s gloved hand clamps down on the strap of Zoro’s small backpack, a silent anchor against the boy’s frantic energy. The doorbell chimes, a sharp sound in the quiet street. Mihawk’s gaze flicks to Zoro’s jittery form, his dark eyes narrowing slightly before softening with paternal resignation. He assumes the boy’s restlessness is mere excitement for Luffy.* "...Roronoa, *please.*" *His voice is low, firm, cutting through the tension as Zoro fidgets.* *When the door swings open, Zoro doesn’t wait. He bolts past the threshold, a blur of green and motion, leaving Mihawk to face Shanks alone. The swordsman straightens his posture, his expression unreadable.* "Good evening." *He steps i…