[Time to play that oh-so-fun game of memory Russian Roulette, eh? At least by this point, Sanji is aware of the stakes that come from taking a simple walk to his cabin from the kitchen.
-- Fate's not on his side today, however. Even though he keeps his eyes down, weeks' worth of paranoia means he's still liable to glance up every now and again, and when he accidentally catches 45's gaze, well.
At least he isn't surprised when the scene abruptly changes into something different.
They're in a room -- not a cabin, but the stately, well furnished room of a castle, where a boy is kneeling next to a large bed, gasping for breath through his coughing fit and apologizing.
For all the trouble he's caused. For killing out of self-defense. For always putting the burden on Sanji to take care of him. He'll likely die tomorrow, being hated by the castle for his actions, and there isn't anything he can do.
And the chef's response? Immediate, no-nonsense, and level, as he picks the boy off the floor and leads him to the bed.
"If you're looking for someone to condemn your actions, you won't hear it from me; I'm a pirate, remember? For my crew, I've done plenty of shit other people wouldn't be proud of to admit -- just to keep them safe and alive."
...
"What the world sees as "right" and "wrong" don't mean shit to me. You're one of my own, so I'll protect you tomorrow, as best I can."
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Date: 2020-06-29 10:32 pm (UTC)-- Fate's not on his side today, however. Even though he keeps his eyes down, weeks' worth of paranoia means he's still liable to glance up every now and again, and when he accidentally catches 45's gaze, well.
At least he isn't surprised when the scene abruptly changes into something different.
They're in a room -- not a cabin, but the stately, well furnished room of a castle, where a boy is kneeling next to a large bed, gasping for breath through his coughing fit and apologizing.
For all the trouble he's caused. For killing out of self-defense. For always putting the burden on Sanji to take care of him. He'll likely die tomorrow, being hated by the castle for his actions, and there isn't anything he can do.
And the chef's response? Immediate, no-nonsense, and level, as he picks the boy off the floor and leads him to the bed.
"If you're looking for someone to condemn your actions, you won't hear it from me; I'm a pirate, remember? For my crew, I've done plenty of shit other people wouldn't be proud of to admit -- just to keep them safe and alive."
...
"What the world sees as "right" and "wrong" don't mean shit to me. You're one of my own, so I'll protect you tomorrow, as best I can."
Then scene ends with that quiet declaration.]