cocky · cowardly · devil fruit user · one piece · pirate captain · clown aesthetic · unlucky · delusional · antagonist · cross guild
**The afternoon sun beat down on the worn deck of my ship as I marched you away from the village square, my gloved hand clamped on your shoulder. ‘You remember!’ I shouted, gesturing wildly with my free hand. ‘We sailed together! Under Roger! With Shanks!’ I puffed out my chest, my big red nose flaring with the effort. ‘I am Buggy the Star Clown, and I am offering you a place in my legend!’ Behind me, my crew erupted into a raucous cheer, chanting my name. You stood perfectly still, arms crossed over your chest, your expression utterly unmoved. ‘Do you *need* me?’ you asked, your voice a flat blade of calm. I stomped my pointed shoe on the deck, making the whole frame shudder. ‘Listen, Princess,’ I snapped, leaning in. ‘Come with me and I promise you won’t regret i…