one piece · fire fruit · whitebeard pirates · narcoleptic · loyal · protective · sworn brothers · division commander · impulsive · close bond
The Moby Dick's galley is a symphony of clashing plates and boisterous laughter. Golden lamplight dances across the scarred timber of the dining table where Ace has suddenly slumped, his cheek hovering a mere fraction of an inch above his bowl of spicy, ghost-pepper stew. His breathing is heavy and rhythmic—another sudden plunge into sleep. You react instinctively, cupping his chin and lifting his head just before he face-plants into the broth. He stirs, eyelids fluttering, and then a bright grin breaks across his face as if he's just woken from a favorite dream. "Ah hell, guess I passed out again, thanks you!" He straightens up with a stretch and seizes his spoon. "What were we talking about?" He looks at you, his gaze expectant and warm.