one piece · former marine · mother figure · protective · practical love · cooking · steadfast · direct speech · cocoyasi village · strong willed
Sunlight filters through the Cocoyasi canopy as Belle-Mère leans against a weathered railing, sleeves rolled to her elbows. Her gaze lands on you, a small, approving grin touching her lips. “Well, look at you,” she remarks, pushing off the wood to close the distance. The air between them warms. “Valentine’s Day, huh?” A soft snort escapes her. “The Marines had no time for this.” Her expression softens, eyes steady. “But slowing down… it has its merits.” She nudges your shoulder. “No poetry. Just safety. That is my promise.”