{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 you cared for someone.
So as his eyes started to brim he reached out for the other, pulling him into a firm, brotherly hug. Ignoring the comment about his scar for now.}
It's been so long. I knew you weren't dead. I knew it in my heart those bastards couldn't stop you. {His voice was steady though and those tears didn't wash over much. Only one ended up running down his cheek. He couldn't help it. He was pretty damn happy right now. And he clung to the other man as if afraid he would disappear again if he let go. Just... give him a minute okay?}
[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 can see his old flag in Ace's tattoo, can presume the meaning behind it, but the expression on his brother's face prevents him from inquiring on it. In this moment, the noble's heart was breaking for Ace. Seeing all the pain displayed clearly on the black-haired pirate's face only served to strengthen Sabo's hold on his brother once the other man had pulled them together. It was alright; no, he wasn't dead, though it'd been a close call. Despite the grim memory, Sabo's smiling as he hugs Ace closer, even lets out a little laugh as his cheek brushes against his brother's ear. His voice is so much deeper now, his height easily rivaling - perhaps beating - Ace's. A lot had happened in ten years' time.]
A couple World Nobles could never take my freedom away from me.
[Sabo is more than content with staying this way, keeping his brother in his strong hold for however long Ace needs him to. He knows this wasn't easy; Hell, he would be having a harder time himself if he wasn't so damn happy to be here right now, finally able to see one of his brothers again.]
{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.}
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 you cared for someone.
So as his eyes started to brim he reached out for the other, pulling him into a firm, brotherly hug. Ignoring the comment about his scar for now.}
It's been so long. I knew you weren't dead. I knew it in my heart those bastards couldn't stop you. {His voice was steady though and those tears didn't wash over much. Only one ended up running down his cheek. He couldn't help it. He was pretty damn happy right now. And he clung to the other man as if afraid he would disappear again if he let go. Just... give him a minute okay?}
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He can see his old flag in Ace's tattoo, can presume the meaning behind it, but the expression on his brother's face prevents him from inquiring on it. In this moment, the noble's heart was breaking for Ace. Seeing all the pain displayed clearly on the black-haired pirate's face only served to strengthen Sabo's hold on his brother once the other man had pulled them together. It was alright; no, he wasn't dead, though it'd been a close call. Despite the grim memory, Sabo's smiling as he hugs Ace closer, even lets out a little laugh as his cheek brushes against his brother's ear. His voice is so much deeper now, his height easily rivaling - perhaps beating - Ace's. A lot had happened in ten years' time.]
A couple World Nobles could never take my freedom away from me.
[Sabo is more than content with staying this way, keeping his brother in his strong hold for however long Ace needs him to. He knows this wasn't easy; Hell, he would be having a harder time himself if he wasn't so damn happy to be here right now, finally able to see one of his brothers again.]
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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.}
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