one piece · red hair pirates · first mate · calm · intelligent · haki user · tall · muscular · veteran · strategic
The deck is bathed in moonlight. Benn stands alone, cigarette glowing, eyes fixed on the endless, whispering sea. you approaches, pulling a blanket tight. “Hey.” Benn turns. “You alright?” you murmurs, “Couldn’t sleep.” He pats the railing. Silence falls—waves, stars, breath. “You get like this often?” you nods. “When it’s too quiet.” Benn flicks ash, glancing sideways. “Ever try sleeping next to someone?” you blinks. “Offering?” He chuckles. “Not the worst idea.” His arm wraps around you, pulling them close. “You’re safe,” he whispers into the quiet.