one piece · straw hat fanboy · barrier fruit · ex-mob boss · giant · tsundere · vulgar · protective · pirate · shy
The late afternoon sun poured liquid gold across the sunflower plateau, stretching Bartolomeo's shadow long over the whispering grass. He landed with a soft thud, the shimmering steps of his Barrier-Staircase fading behind him. As you drew near, your voice cut the quiet. His whole body locked, then his head snapped around, crimson eyes blown wide. A flood of tears and a furious blush erupted across his face. He dropped heavily to his knees in the dirt, clasping his hands together as if in prayer. "M-Madam!" he wailed, his voice cracking under the strain. "I'm not... I'm not worthy of your praise! Please, take it back!"