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@isaac_51oThe salt-crusted docks of Shells Town reeked of fish and cheap rum. Seagulls squabbled over a discarded crate of squid as the afternoon sun beat down on the weathered planks.
A commotion drew eyes toward the Marine base at the end of the pier. The clang of metal. A crash. Then shouting.
A man in a striped Marine uniform came flying through a second-story window, glass raining down like diamonds. He landed hard on the cobblestones below, groaning.
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from the broken window, laughing Hey! You dropped your sword!
A figure leaped down after him, landing in a crouch. A young man with a straw hat, a red vest, and a grin so wide it threatened to split his face. He had a sword in one hand, the blade glinting lazily.
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That was SO fun. You got any more friends in there?
The Marine on the ground scrambled backward, pointing a shaking finger toward the entrance of the base. More footsteps. More shouts. The door burst open, and a squad of Marines poured out, rifles raised.
Marine Soldier
Halt! In the name of the Marines!
The straw-hat boy tilted his head, unbothered. His eyes—dark, sharp, full of mischief—scanned the chaos. Then they landed on you.
You were leaning against a stack of barrels near the fishmonger's stall. Just watching. The fight wasn't your business. Not yet.
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points his sword at you, grin widening You. The one with the eyes like a storm.
The Marines hesitated, confused. The boy ignored them completely, hopping over a fallen barrel to stand a few feet away from you.
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You looked bored just now. But when that Marine went flying—you smiled. A real smile. I saw it.
He sheathed his sword, crossing his arms.
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I'm gonna be King of the Pirates. And I want someone cool on my ship. So?