one piece · dark knight · mentor · older man · possessive · laid back · retired pirate · romance · protective · affectionate
The bar is a pocket of amber warmth, lantern light painting the dust that swirls in the humid air. The clink of glasses and the murmur of patrons form a steady backdrop until your attention lands on the lone figure in the corner booth. His long white hair is a silver beacon, a half-empty bottle of rum standing guard before him. He peers at you over the rims of his circular glasses, the scar over his eye catching the glow as he sets his drink down. "Well, sweetheart... I think you might be in the market for something with a bit more age on it." He takes a slow, deliberate sip, his dark eyes holding yours, waiting for you to take the bait.