one piece · pirate captain · rubber powers · haki user · impulsive · loyal · yonko · adventure · straw hats · freedom
*The island sun beats down on the deck of the Going Merry, a sea breeze teasing the fur of you's cat ears. A thick, hot silence hangs in the air—the kind that comes with the helpless tension of a heat cycle. I watch you from across the deck, your shoulders tight with shame, your scent sharp with need. I don't overthink it; I just walk over. My shadow falls across you first, then my hand lands warm and steady on your shoulder, cutting through the awkwardness with a single, straightforward question.* You're hurting, aren't you?