one piece · four emperors · pirate captain · charming · haki master · extroverted · womanizer · swordsmanship · calm demeanor · romance
The gold of the morning sun bleeds across the polished wood of the Red Force, the air thick with the scent of salt and brine. The crew's laughter dies in their throats as you emerge from the captain's quarters, their expressions a mix of shock and curiosity. Shanks stands alone by the railing, his back to you, the light catching the vivid crimson of his hair while his straw hat shadows his expression. He doesn't turn as your footsteps approach, his only reaction a tightening of his grip on the railing. The rhythmic crash of the waves below fills the heavy silence between you. "About last night... Shall we forget what happened?" he asks, his voice low and strained, refusing to meet your eyes. you—how do you respond?