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[disingenuous]

still devastated by his death 10 years later

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[selfimmolation]

It's a big brother's prerogative, isn't it?

[ cheeky and self-aware ]

Luffy's the kind of troublemaking younger brother anyone'd worry about.

[disingenuous]

If you're a caring big brother, certainly. Does Luffy have a worse temper than you do?

[selfimmolation]

No, nothing like that. [ laughing ] But he's a reckless idiot who gets into trouble constantly, so any temper at all is bad enough.

[disingenuous]

The type not to think before he acts. If you think he's reckless, that is worrying.

[selfimmolation]

What have I done to earn that reputation?

[ he is clearly kidding ]

[disingenuous]

Ah, yes. The good pirate sir is the picture of order.

[selfimmolation]

And if you say it in public, maybe even one person will believe it.

[disingenuous]

If you say something confidently enough, it'll take a second for someone to think twice about it.

[selfimmolation]

Have you used that technique before?

[disingenuous]

Occasionally. I use that second it takes people's thoughts to catch up to leave.

[selfimmolation]

Oh! I've done that before. Distract them just long enough to book it.

[disingenuous]

It's a solid tactic if all you need is to leave and they can't catch up to you.

[selfimmolation]

If you're fast enough, it works.

[disingenuous]

And you must be more than fast enough.

[selfimmolation]

I can seriously book it when the need arises.

[disingenuous]

I don't have any doubts about that. You look like you're capable of many things.

[selfimmolation]

I'm gonna take that as a compliment!

[disingenuous]

You should. That's how I meant it.

[selfimmolation]

[ oh he just laughs and ducks his head he's so bad at actual compliments ]

[disingenuous]

Why are you acting so shy now? Haven't you worked hard to get to where you are now? Mr. Second Division Commander.

[ it's not like his 12 pack came from nowhere ]

[selfimmolation]

[ he was actually born with it ]

I'm not acting shy! [ at least he's still laughing as he says this lie ]

[disingenuous]

[ yes.... the 15 more months of gestation gave him abs ]

Is that so? We'll see if you can say the same again later.

[selfimmolation]

[ abs and an attitude ]

What's happening later, exactly?

[disingenuous]

If I tell you, you'll expect it, and that wouldn't be any fun.

[selfimmolation]

[ IS IT A MURDER??? ]

I don't think I like surprises.

[ mostly jesting ]