[ he actually expected a no but somehow that's. kind of sweet? is that the word. sure. he seems thoughtful for a moment before he laughs softly under his breath. ]
And let me guess. You completely surprised him by doing it?
A little! [ laughing. this is an underestimation ] The guy totally thought I was there to pick a fight at first. But after I thanked him and everything we partied together, so it was fine.
[ it makes sense for ace. to him, ace seems like the kind of person who even with his struggles and the things he's faced in the past, he's still trying to move forward. he still finds the good in things. he still deeply cares about other people and making sure dues are paid where they're meant to be.
these are all fairly admirable traits for nico, even if they may not be entirely accurate. so don't mind if he stares for a few moments. ]
It worked out then. [ hum. ] What'd you have to thank him for anyway?
[ this is a fairly accurate read but he'd never think any of this of himself so he's just ? at nico's staring. and then rubs the back of his head ]
Oh! Should've said it earlier. The guy saved Luffy's life when he was a kid, and it cost him his arm in the process. I wanted to thank him properly for that. So I sought him out on the seas.
Yeah. Though he told Luffy it wasn't a big deal. [ and considering shanks rose to be one of the most powerful pirates in the sea even with one arm, maybe it wasn't to him. it's weird to think about. ] If it wasn't for him, I never even would've met Luffy. So I wanted to think him, for both Sabo and me.
Didn't think you guys would stay in one place. [ ...but still. ] I'm glad. That you were able to accomplish that much. Kind of feels like it'd be a waste otherwise.
Rushing along and making my crew follow my selfish whims was... kind of a thing I did too much as a captain. [ and he doesn't sound entirely sorry about it ]
Mm. Yes, I'm familiar with the type. [ it's a complicated sort of feeling judging by his expression, but he lets it go. ] ...but it must have worked fine for you if you can still talk about it now.
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And let me guess. You completely surprised him by doing it?
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these are all fairly admirable traits for nico, even if they may not be entirely accurate. so don't mind if he stares for a few moments. ]
It worked out then. [ hum. ] What'd you have to thank him for anyway?
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Oh! Should've said it earlier. The guy saved Luffy's life when he was a kid, and it cost him his arm in the process. I wanted to thank him properly for that. So I sought him out on the seas.
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That...is something worth thanking someone for, I suppose. Kind of a big sacrifice.
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[ he's not going to go into territories and stuff though, he just grins at nico ]
I knew from the start I was going after him. If I didn't get at least that, it'd definitely be a waste.
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Rushing along and making my crew follow my selfish whims was... kind of a thing I did too much as a captain. [ and he doesn't sound entirely sorry about it ]
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Pretty sure I've told you I've got no regrets about any of it.
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...I'm starting to get the sense this isn't opening any time today.
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Were you still waiting for it? I don't think it's happening anytime soon.
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