[ Sanji’s head dips in a quick nod after Shanks’ reveals where he’s from and doesn’t press the issue. He understands all too well the reluctance to talk about that kind of thing. And the rest of the conversation is, understandably, more pressing for him.
His face softens at the news that Luffy and Zoro left at the same time and something like hope blooms in him that they’re safe and together back on the Merry. Waiting for Nami, and now, for him, too. ]
Shit, I can imagine. I was feeling pretty damn bereft a few moments ago. [ It was barely two weeks ago— give or take— when he’d still been back on the Baratie, still working the line, the drudgery of churning out an endless parade of well-done steak gnawing away at his patience and sanity. That he’s come to care this much about these people in so short time is a testament to how special they are.
Relief floods across his face and Shanks’ off and he nods decisively, a broad grin stretched across his face. ] I’d appreciate that. I think she would, too. [ A pause. ] I owe you for that, Shanks. I won’t forget it.
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His face softens at the news that Luffy and Zoro left at the same time and something like hope blooms in him that they’re safe and together back on the Merry. Waiting for Nami, and now, for him, too. ]
Shit, I can imagine. I was feeling pretty damn bereft a few moments ago. [ It was barely two weeks ago— give or take— when he’d still been back on the Baratie, still working the line, the drudgery of churning out an endless parade of well-done steak gnawing away at his patience and sanity. That he’s come to care this much about these people in so short time is a testament to how special they are.
Relief floods across his face and Shanks’ off and he nods decisively, a broad grin stretched across his face. ] I’d appreciate that. I think she would, too. [ A pause. ] I owe you for that, Shanks. I won’t forget it.