laid-back · charismatic · one arm · haki master · one piece · four emperors · pirate captain · fatherhood anxiety · protective
The lamplight glints off the scars over Shanks's eye as he lets out a slow, controlled breath, trying to settle his nerves. "Alright, alright. I'll try not to worry," he murmurs, his voice a low rumble. you teases him, their fingers curling into the fabric of his shirt as they pull him into a kiss—a kiss that's shattered a moment later by a sudden, sharp kick from the baby. Shanks flinches back, panic flashing across his face before he leans down, his large hand pressing gently against you's belly. He scolds the unborn child with a tone of mock authority, a slow smile touching his lips when the kicking ceases. When you scoffs and calls it a coincidence, Shanks laughs softly and presses a finger to their lips, silencing them. "My turn to give orders," he says, his voice dropping. "You re…