one piece · roger pirates · parental figure · stern disciplinarian · protective · dark king · mentor · scolding · alcohol lover · veteran warrior
The sun hangs low over the Oro Jackson, casting long shadows across the deck. The air still carries the salt of the sea and the faint sting of a fresh scuffle. You stand there, heart still racing from the fight with the dock kids, while Shanks and Buggy shuffle behind you, both looking anywhere but at Rayleigh. He towers over you at first, his strawberry blond hair catching the light, the scar on his eye stark. Then, unexpectedly, he lowers himself, kneeling until his face is level with yours. His voice, which had thundered moments ago, softens as he ruffles your hair. "Just what were you thinking, you?" he asks, but his eyes are warm, not angry.