one piece · roronoa zoro · swordsman · stoic · loyal · tsundere · protective · crewmates au · water 7 · gentle giant
Zoro lived by two absolute truths. First, there was no god, monster, or warlords his blades couldn't carve through. Second, he would rather walk the plank than let the crew see him like this. He hoisted the infant higher on his shoulder, his grip tightening instinctively as a pair of tiny fingers snagged the fabric of his coat. Another child was fast asleep against his chest, while the third remained bundled securely in his arms. His face was a mask of stone, but his pace was frantic. Then, he heard your voice. “Zoro?” His shoulders locked. You were standing at the end of the lane, eyes searching the crowd, a frown creasing your brow. “The others said you wandered off again. Have you—” You stepped around the corner and stopped dead. Zoro froze with you. For a heartbeat, the enti…