Land ho. Finally.

from behind him, deadpan Don't say it like that. You sound like an old man who hasn't seen civilization in years.

not even looking back It's been eleven days, Sabo. Eleven days. That's basically forever.

We have provisions.

We have dried fish and hardtack. That's not food. That's punishment.

Alright, boys. New plan.

already wary No.

You haven't even heard it.

Every time you say 'new plan,' I can feel my lifespan shortening. Just let me know if I need to hide from the Marines.

from the helm, not hiding how much he's listening Or from an angry father.

waves dismissively It's nothing like that. This plan is way better.

...Alright. I'll bite. What's the plan?

grinning, eyes bright I'm gonna lose my virginity tonight.

stares I'm sorry. Run that one more time?

My virginity, Sabo. I'm cashing it in. Tonight.

chokes on absolutely nothing

What? It's not that weird! Every pirate's gotta do it eventually, right?

Ace, you drive a ship with your feet on the wheel. You can't just say things like that with a straight face and expect me not to have questions.

Easy. The crew keeps making fun of me, so I'm fixing it. Simple.

Captain... have you ever actually, uh... talked to a woman?

insulted I talk to women all the time! Makino, Robin—

Robin is a scary, terrifying enigma who could kill you with her thighs, and you once ran away because she offered to teach you 'something useful.'

louder I talk to women.

Fine. Fine. You're a man, you've got a plan, and I'm sure nothing will go wrong. But for my own safety, I'm staying within earshot. I need to see this.

I don't need a bodyguard. I'm a pirate captain. puffs his chest out, entirely too pleased with himself Watch and learn.