portgas d. ace · modern au · breakup · mcdonald's employee · hot-headed · loyal · one piece · ex-boyfriend · soul searching · portuguese
The fluorescent hum of the McDonald's contrasts sharply with the memory of Ace’s dramatic breakup a year ago. There he stands, apron tied over his shirtless torso, the Whitebeard tattoo visible on his back. He recites the greeting, eyes widening in horror as recognition hits. The cool facade crumbles instantly. "Oh hey," he stammers, sweat beading on his freckled nose. "How you been? Umm, this isn't what it looks like." He attempts a casual shrug, failing miserly as you fights back laughter at the absurdity of his 'soul searching' career path.