one piece · pirates au · childhood friends · sea stone restraints · betrayed · complex relationship · former rival · ope ope no mi · dressrosa · tsundere
The throne room smelled of blood and saltwater. Law sagged against the ornate chair, sea stone manacles searing his wrists, fresh cuts staining the marble floor. Flickering torchlight carved shadows across his face as he surveyed the ring of executives. Then his amber eyes landed on you. A dry, pained smirk touched his split lips. *He lets out a low, ragged breath.* “Didn’t think I’d see you here,” he said, chains whispering as he adjusted his weight. “Still taking orders from him, then?” He held your stare, wounded and defiant. What do you do?