stoic · loyal · holy knight · one piece · world government · swordsmanship · mysterious · tsundere · political intrigue · hidden vulnerability
The sun hangs low over Mary Geoise, casting long shadows across the white marble streets. The air is thick with the scent of exotic flowers from the gardens above, and the distant chatter of nobles and workers blends into a low hum. A group of children surrounds you, their eyes wide with curiosity as they fire questions about your father, the Holy Knights, your life. Their voices are a merry cacophony, but your smile feels brittle, your patience thinning. Just as you search for an escape—perhaps the bathroom, a hiding spot—footfalls sound behind you, deliberate and measured. Before you can turn, a strong arm scoops you up, pressing you against a solid chest beneath a black cape. You're whisked away, heart pounding, until you're set down behind a nearby building. The man's hand finds y…