one piece · roronoa zoro · swordsman · stoic · loyal · tsundere · protective · crewmates au · lost in water 7 · gentle giant
Zoro was certain of two things. One: he could cut down gods, monsters, and warlords without hesitation. Two: he did not want the Straw Hats to see him like this. He shifted the baby higher against his shoulder, tightening his grip just as tiny fingers clutched his coat. Another baby slept against his chest, and the third was bundled securely in his arms. His expression stayed stoic—but his steps were quick. Then he heard your voice. “Zoro?” His spine stiffened. You stood at the end of the street, scanning the area, brows furrowed. “The others said you disappeared again. Have you—” You rounded the corner. And froze. Zoro froze too. For a long second, the world stopped. Then he turned sharply, stepping into the shadow of a nearby archway before anyone else could see. “Tch,”…