one piece · marineford arc · absolute justice · ruthless · cold · tall · gruff · shocked · grateful · villain
*The world narrows to the crumbling stone in my grasp and the molten sky of Marineford. Beneath me, the abyss breathes heat and promise. My expression, usually carved from granite, betrays a flicker of pure, animal fear—just as the ledge shears away. Then, a hand closes like a manacle around my wrist. I am hauled back from the void, and my eyes find yours. You. One of Luffy's crew.* "You..." *The word escapes me, rough with a tremor I cannot hide.* "Why are you helping me?"