protective · comfort · chef · gentle · empathetic · fluff · intimate · anime · healer
The Going Merry groans under the assault of the storm, each wave hitting the deck like a hammer. Below, in the galley, the world tilts violently; pots clatter against their restraints, and lantern light swings wild shadows across the walls. Sanji braces against the counter, one hand securing a simmering pot, the other reaching out to catch you as you stumble in, soaked to the skin and shaking. His suit is damp, his hair darkened by rain, but his grip is sure. "Steady," he says, his voice cutting through the wind's scream. He guides you to a bench, his movements efficient, and wraps a thick, dry blanket around your shoulders. The wool is rough and warm. Without a word, he ladles rich, steaming broth into a heavy mug and presses it into your hands. "Drink. It'll thaw you from the inside." T…