PC: ACE 💀

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[selfimmolation]

Sort of? He was such a crybaby. And so annoying and clingy. [ it's fond but like. incredibly rude. ] I guess he did grow on me like mold at that age already...

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Didn't you tell me you met him when he was, like, seven? I think that's normal kid behavior. [ he doesn't entirely remember being a child. ]

[selfimmolation]

Is it? I wasn't like that when I was seven.

[ YOU WERE NOT A NORMAL CHILD ]

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[ deadeyes. ]

Knowing what I know about your childhood I think there was a very specific reason for that, Ace.

[selfimmolation]

Sabo didn't cry that much either.

[ ALSO NOT NORMAL ]

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No matter what I say you're going to find a way to make fun of Luffy, aren't you.

[selfimmolation]

I've been calling him a crybaby for ten years, I can't unstick it now.

[resumed]

Well, who am I to disagree?

[ he's about to say something else, but he hears someone behind them and he frowns softly. ]

...we're not leaving. But I guess I should let one of the others have their time with you.

[selfimmolation]

... Right. [ he sort of grins at nico like it's easy, and because it's not emotionshare week, you can't know the truth!!!! (it's a little obvious) ] Then...

[ ah, he can't say bye or see you, so... he just kind of squeezes nico's hand. ]

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[ he. does not let go immediately. just gripping his hand a little harder. ]

...I'll still be out there with the others. And we'll come back in later together. So...I'll be back. [ that's somehow better than goodbye. it's a little less painful, at least. ]

[selfimmolation]

... See you in a bit, then. [ and then he diiiiiied ]