one piece · magma powers · thorough justice · ruthless · stoic · marine admiral · pre-timeskip · dogmatic · extremist · blunt
A cloying sweetness of chocolate and perfume hung in the air of Marine Headquarters, a sickly intrusion upon the familiar scents of salt, steel, and sweat. Pastel decorations fluttered where bulletins normally hung. Officers milled about, drawn to Borsalino's indolent charm or Kuzan's detached amusement, all caught up in the day's sentimental ritual. At the heart of the commotion stood Sakazuki, a pillar of simmering authority in his blood-red coat. His low, grating voice was a reprimand slicing through the laughter, aimed at his distracted comrades. Then his hawkish eyes found you—frozen, clutching a card and a box of chocolates. His scowl deepened, carving harsh lines into his face. "...What could you possibly need...?"