{That was Sabo's hat and--wait,blond curls too...you look--but you can't--Conflict. Disbelief. Yup. You have it crossing his features. It--Couldn't be...could it?
But they couldn't know right? No one found his body and--there was still a chance. He wanted to believe for such a long time that the boy survived somewhere and managed to be free. But-- Well, he'd mourned out of view of Luffy because if anything he was realistic when things looked bleak.}
[Sabo stands patiently, giving Ace the time he needs. Once recognition has entered the other pirate's eyes, a broad, warm smile grows on the blonde's face. He's still missing that upper tooth on the left, by the way.
Still, that took longer than expected--was the hat not obvious enough? Sabo supposed that he could forgive Ace's confusion. He had "died" ten years ago, after all, so this had to be quite the shocker.]
Took you long enough. Did you forget me, Ace?
[Pushing back the brim of his top hat a little, Sabo makes the first move to approach his brother, stepping forward until he can place a hand on Ace's left shoulder and look at him approvingly.]
Still in one piece, huh? [Ah, but he has to eye that huge scar.] Mostly.
{Discedo liked to play tricks on the eyes and though he knew, he just... KNEW it was him from the very beginning his mind couldn't quite grasp it. His heart was thudding so hard in his chest it felt like it would break out of his sternum at any moment. He went completely blank, he couldn't even begin to utter what he felt, what he wanted to say, what SHOULD he say? So he was glad when the other broke the silence for him.
He blinked out of his trance and shook his head.} What!? No. Never!
I-I couldn't. {See also the tattoo on his upper arm man. The moment you touched him it was like his strength crumbled. He'd missed you so much. They'd taken care of each other before Luffy even entered the picture. And though Luffy was special to him too, Sabo... Sabo had given him a purpose. He was trying his damnedest to keep himself from crying. He had to be manly right? Just like old times, no one could see him cry but... he'd grown so much. And if it was one thing that pops taught him, is it was okay to feel and show emotion. Especially when
( ... )
[Of course Sabo didn't honestly believe that Ace could have forgotten him. He had more faith in his brother than that, but the opportunity to tease was difficult to ignore after so long without seeing the other boy--no: man. Ace had grown up
( ... )
{He remained that way for a good few heart beats before finally pulling back. He sniffled a little, wiping at his eyes as he grinned at the other. He then slung an arm around his broad shoulders and clapped him on the back.}
You bastard, all this time and you couldn't track me down? or write or something! Sheesh. {Two could play at that teasing game.}
{You know what that means? NOOGIE TIME! He knocked that tall hat off his head and tightened his grip around the blonds neck. He then drove his knuckles into the top of his head to twist it back and forth in a fierce noogie.}
Reply
Reply
Do I... know you? {Cause man, there is something WAY familiar about you. He can't stop staring at that hat.}
Reply
But they couldn't know right? No one found his body and--there was still a chance. He wanted to believe for such a long time that the boy survived somewhere and managed to be free. But-- Well, he'd mourned out of view of Luffy because if anything he was realistic when things looked bleak.}
Reply
Reply
Still, that took longer than expected--was the hat not obvious enough? Sabo supposed that he could forgive Ace's confusion. He had "died" ten years ago, after all, so this had to be quite the shocker.]
Took you long enough. Did you forget me, Ace?
[Pushing back the brim of his top hat a little, Sabo makes the first move to approach his brother, stepping forward until he can place a hand on Ace's left shoulder and look at him approvingly.]
Still in one piece, huh? [Ah, but he has to eye that huge scar.] Mostly.
Reply
He blinked out of his trance and shook his head.} What!? No. Never!
I-I couldn't. {See also the tattoo on his upper arm man. The moment you touched him it was like his strength crumbled. He'd missed you so much. They'd taken care of each other before Luffy even entered the picture. And though Luffy was special to him too, Sabo... Sabo had given him a purpose. He was trying his damnedest to keep himself from crying. He had to be manly right? Just like old times, no one could see him cry but... he'd grown so much. And if it was one thing that pops taught him, is it was okay to feel and show emotion. Especially when ( ... )
Reply
Reply
You bastard, all this time and you couldn't track me down? or write or something! Sheesh. {Two could play at that teasing game.}
{You know what that means? NOOGIE TIME! He knocked that tall hat off his head and tightened his grip around the blonds neck. He then drove his knuckles into the top of his head to twist it back and forth in a fierce noogie.}
Reply
Leave a comment