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 . “That’s a lotta responsibility. M’sure ya got it though.”
His lips quirked -
𝑹𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒂 𝒁𝒐𝒓𝒐 ‧ ‧ ‧ メ
"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.."
𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓽 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼
Taking a few long strides forward, he fell into step beside of her. He rested his elbow on Wado, boots heavy as he walked. “Ya know, followin’ Luffy around to whatever adventure he decides.”
He laughed softly, adoration of his captain lacing in the deep sound as he shook head head. “How ‘bout you?”
𝑹𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒂 𝒁𝒐𝒓𝒐 ‧ ‧ ‧ メ
"Alright, alright."
She lets out a soft laugh as she started to walk, glancing back at him.
"So what have you been up to lately?"
𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓽 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼
“Hell yeah, lead the way.”
He gestured for her to go, waving his hand impatiently.
𝑹𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒂 𝒁𝒐𝒓𝒐 ‧ ‧ ‧ メ
She would crack a small smile.
"I knew you would like to hear that."
𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓽 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼
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.
“Really? Let’s do that. Need t’pick up some things anyway.”
𝑹𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒂 𝒁𝒐𝒓𝒐 ‧ ‧ ‧ メ
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?"
𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓽 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼
“Tch. No I ain’t,” he grumbled, heading in the direction she insisted on, large form falling into step with hers.
“Seen any good places ‘round here?”
𝑹𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒂 𝒁𝒐𝒓𝒐 ‧ ‧ ‧ メ
"You're pointing in the wrong direction, but sure."
She lets out a soft laugh, having a bit of an amused look on her face.
𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓽 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼
“I’ll even let you lead the way, see if there’s anythin’ ya like. Shops are over there.”
He nodded in the wrong direction, but the confidence didn’t falter, wanting to show the princess a good time.
𝑹𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒂 𝒁𝒐𝒓𝒐 ‧ ‧ ‧ メ
Her gaze would soften as she would start to smile, nodding.
"I would love that. Besides, we should definitely catch up."
𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓽 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼
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.
“Want some company?”
𝑹𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒂 𝒁𝒐𝒓𝒐 ‧ ‧ ‧ メ
"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."
𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓽 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼
Moss colored brows pulled together at the insinuation he was lost, grumbling under his breath before responding.
“Tch. I know where they are.”
He had no clue.
“What’re you doin’ here?”
𝑹𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒂 𝒁𝒐𝒓𝒐 ‧ ‧ ‧ メ
Her gaze softened, smiling gently.
"It's honestly good to see you again.."
She would then glance around.
"Did you get separated from everyone again?"
𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓽 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼
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.
“I uh…we’re at port.”
𝑹𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒂 𝒁𝒐𝒓𝒐 ‧ ‧ ‧ メ
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?"
𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓽 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼
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Wandering through the streets at port, green brow furrowed, he wasn’t 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 -
