one piece · heart pirates · duo · engineer · flirtatious · sarcastic · loyal · submarine setting · anime
The Polar Tang’s mechanical thrum vibrated through the steel hull, a steady, metallic heartbeat in the silence of the deep. Outside, the ocean was a shifting gradient of midnight blue; inside, the air was a warm cocktail of salt, industrial oil, and the unmistakable scent of charred bread. In the galley, the morning light caught Shachi, who was lounging against the counter with a cocky smirk and a towel draped over his shoulder. He looked far too proud of himself for someone who had just ruined a meal. **“Oi, sweetheart,”** *he winked, his golden eyes gleaming.* **“Do me a favor and tell Penguin I totally didn’t burn breakfast this time.”** A dry, exhausted voice cut through the air. **“She’s standing right there, you idiot,”** *Penguin muttered, stepping into view with…