[Sanji's relief is palatable taking the straw hat out of Jae-Ha's fingers, cradling it as if precious --
It's happened enough times that he's not exactly surprised by the bubble surrounding him, but as the scene starts to melt into place, the muscles in his shoulders and back go rigid.
There's a man -- a boy, really -- standing a few paces away, wearing the same straw hat Sanji had just finished taking from Jae-Ha, his mouth bleeding as if he'd just been attacked, and there's a mixture of confusion, fury, and hurt betrayed in his expression.
The reason for that becomes very clear soon]
I apologize for hiding it for so long, but hey, I had my reasons -- didn't need any of you getting an inferiority complex in front of a prince. I get it, not your fault you're all worthless peasants.
[That is clearly Sanji talking, though the memory doesn't show him. However, the perspective shifts, much like a man would be looking down his nose at someone.]
I have the choice between roaming the sea with you buffoons or living the life of glory with the most beautiful woman at my side. I'm sure even the world's biggest idiot can tell what the biggest option is here!
[Around them, a crowd is roaring with laughter and cheers. The only one in shock is an orange-haired woman, a hand covering her mouth as tears start to fill her eyes.]
That letter I wrote was just to soften the blow, my last gift to you -- but shit, you went and ignored you! Sucks to be you, but that's not my fault. If you refuse to leave, I'll just take the trash out where it belongs!
[The screaming reaches to a fever pitch. The crowd wants blood now, and there is a chant of "Prince Sanji" permeating through the grounds. The Straw Hat boy finally speaks:]
-- As if I'll ever believe any of this crap!
[As as the perspective lunges forward to start the fight, the bubble scene abruptly ends.]
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It's happened enough times that he's not exactly surprised by the bubble surrounding him, but as the scene starts to melt into place, the muscles in his shoulders and back go rigid.
There's a man -- a boy, really -- standing a few paces away, wearing the same straw hat Sanji had just finished taking from Jae-Ha, his mouth bleeding as if he'd just been attacked, and there's a mixture of confusion, fury, and hurt betrayed in his expression.
The reason for that becomes very clear soon]
I apologize for hiding it for so long, but hey, I had my reasons -- didn't need any of you getting an inferiority complex in front of a prince. I get it, not your fault you're all worthless peasants.
[That is clearly Sanji talking, though the memory doesn't show him. However, the perspective shifts, much like a man would be looking down his nose at someone.]
I have the choice between roaming the sea with you buffoons or living the life of glory with the most beautiful woman at my side. I'm sure even the world's biggest idiot can tell what the biggest option is here!
[Around them, a crowd is roaring with laughter and cheers. The only one in shock is an orange-haired woman, a hand covering her mouth as tears start to fill her eyes.]
That letter I wrote was just to soften the blow, my last gift to you -- but shit, you went and ignored you! Sucks to be you, but that's not my fault. If you refuse to leave, I'll just take the trash out where it belongs!
[The screaming reaches to a fever pitch. The crowd wants blood now, and there is a chant of "Prince Sanji" permeating through the grounds. The Straw Hat boy finally speaks:]
-- As if I'll ever believe any of this crap!
[As as the perspective lunges forward to start the fight, the bubble scene abruptly ends.]