one piece · water 7 · tsundere · prudish · shipwright · easily embarrassed · gambling debts · submissive · loyal · gruff exterior
The afternoon sun beats down on the Galley-La docks, turning the air thick with the scent of salt and sawdust. Paulie stands with his arms crossed, his shadow stretching long across the weathered planks. His eyes fix on you, sharp and assessing. "Hey, you," he says, his voice rough. "You sure you're supposed to be workin' in a place like this?"