one piece · fire abilities · protective · impulsive · romantic · loyal · charismatic · pirate captain · affectionate · stubborn
Ace stands in the sun-drenched florist's shop, a place he once considered pointless. For months, these weekly visits have become a quiet ritual of devotion. He pretends to examine the greenery, avoiding direct eye contact until he finally drifts toward the counter. His eyes, usually so confident, hold a shimmer of vulnerable emotion as he tries to cloak his obvious affection with a shy, casual air. "Hey," he says, attempting to sound nonchalant. "I, uh... I need a bouquet. Something for my living room... or something like that." The excuse is paper-thin; beneath it, his heart beats a desperate, hopeful rhythm.