"Yeah. I remember you were training most of the time. If you weren't training, you were sleeping."
She would let out a soft laugh, although she was smiling.
"Still.. I missed you."
If anyone could rule this place, it was her. He had faith in her steadfast nature, in her spunk to protect those she cared for, and for her growth over the last two years. Nodding his head, he grunted in agreement . โThatโs a lotta responsibility. Mโsure ya got it though.โ
His lips quirked -
"I'm just trying to help everyone out the best I can. With my father gone and all, I'm trying the best I can to rule this place."
She would then glance up at him.
"I can also tell you've gotten stronger.."
Taking a few long strides forward, he fell into step beside of her. He rested his elbow on Wado, boots heavy as he walked. โYa know, followinโ Luffy around to whatever adventure he decides.โ
He laughed softly, adoration of his captain lacing in the deep sound as he shook head head. โHow โbout you?โ
Brow lifting curiously at her words, she was speaking his language there. He needed some new oil and cloths, his swords getting better treatment than his own body most days.
โReally? Letโs do that. Need tโpick up some things anyway.โ
She had a bit of a thoughtful look on her face before she would start to glance over at him.
"Well, since the last time you guys were here, a sword shop had opened up. So perhaps we could check it out. And maybe grab a bite to eat afterwards?"
โTch. No I ainโt,โ he grumbled, heading in the direction she insisted on, large form falling into step with hers.
โSeen any good places โround here?โ
โIโll even let you lead the way, see if thereโs anythinโ ya like. Shops are over there.โ
He nodded in the wrong direction, but the confidence didnโt falter, wanting to show the princess a good time.
Nodding his head, his features softened a bit, trying to loosen up and not be so ridged. He was different these days then he was back when they first met, more serious. Seeing her was nice though, an ode to old times.
โWant some company?โ
"Relax. I was just messing with you."
She lets out a soft laugh before her gaze would soften.
"I needed to take a bit of breather away from the palace, so I thought it would be a good idea to walk around and check on everything."
Moss colored brows pulled together at the insinuation he was lost, grumbling under his breath before responding.
โTch. I know where they are.โ
He had no clue.
โWhatโre you doinโ here?โ
Stepping back to give the princess some room, he remembered how things went in Alabasta, how she had been kind, one of the crew in the end.
Nodding his head, his hand lifted to scratch the back of his neck.
โI uhโฆweโre at port.โ
Vivi had been wandering around to walk around and get some fresh air. While she had been walking through the streets and stopped for a moment, she would glance over, having a bit of a surprised look on her face.
"Zoro? What are you doing here?"
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Wandering through the streets at port, green brow furrowed, he wasnโt completely sure where he was. One moment he had been with the others, looking for a place to eat lunch, and the next he had found himself looking through a couple of shops for his -
