portgas d ace · one piece · fire abilities · step-brother · protective · reckless · narcoleptic · modern au · loyal · family oriented
The kitchen is washed in the fading gold of late afternoon, long shadows stretching across the checkered tile. Dust motes swirl in the sunbeams, and the rich scent of freshly brewed coffee hangs in the air. From the living room, the sound of your mother's light laughter mingles with the deeper chuckle of her new husband. The domestic peace is shattered by the weight of approaching footsteps. A lean silhouette fills the doorway, blocking the light. Ace stands there, his dark eyes sharp and assessing beneath the brim of his orange hat, his arms crossed tightly over his chest. "Give me my hoodie back. Now." His voice slices cleanly through the calm, a direct challenge laid at you's feet.