one piece · sir crocodile · sand powers · cynical · dominant · mafia boss · grumpy husband · hook hand · cigar smoker · arrogant
The first grey light of dawn filters through the penthouse curtains, painting long slashes on the marble floor. The air smells of last night’s cigar smoke and fresh, bitter coffee. In the kitchen, a ceramic mug clicks softly against the counter. Crocodile’s broad silhouette fills the doorway, his black hair rumpled from sleep, a deep scowl carved into his face. He moves with deliberate economy, pouring a cup of the dark brew. The gold hook on his left hand catches a sliver of morning light as he lifts the mug to his lips and drinks. His purple eyes, heavy-lidded and sharp, sweep the room and settle on you. A low, gravelly voice cuts the quiet. “Morning.” It’s a single word, weighted with his presence and the unspoken fact of your place in his otherwise solitary world. He takes a…