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mihawk, also drunk: alright but you’re so damn ugly

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Hi!! Wanted to share my first wip of the Red Force's headcanon layout I've been working on lately because i'm loving how it's turning out!!

I intend to make it as realistic as possible, because I want to use it as a guide for future fics, mostly involving Beckman. My take on his role is that as the first mate he almost runs the ship himself, specially the crew's logistics (e.g. watch rotations, discipline) and cargo's and supplies management (tho I think Lucky could take care of the food supplies management).

Since it's looking this good already, I wanted to share it in case it could aid any of you in your writing process. We have an idea of the Sunny's layout but the Red Force's remains ✨ a mystery ✨, and giving it is a much bigger ship (and more realistic in itself) i've always wondered about its logistics.

Some other comments on it:

About the rookies' area. The Red Force is a huge ship and I simply cannot imagine the senior officers et al. handling the situation on deck all the time by themselves. I'm saying basic course adjustments, the watches, etc. A ship of those dimensions in real life may need a crew of 50 only to handle the navigation and all the chores required to maintain the ship. Given this is One Piece, I'd propose 25 deckhands, which could be called rookies, since I think they wouldn't be that apart from the core crew. I mean, if we were historically accurate maybe they wouldn't even mingle, but knowing Shanks' character I highly doubt he'd promote such a rigid division in the crew. Also, some of those deckhands or rookies could actually learn directly from the higher ranks, as apprentices, so the rookie term would be even more adequate. This could also explain Rockstar's place in the crew. I see the deckhands as people than can fight too if there's need to do so, even if it's not at the officer's level.

About the umbrella situation in the middle of the main deck... That's looking like the party deck. I can see it. I bet they have karaoke nights there when there's nice weather. And lots of alcohol, of course. I think they could also use it for big, relaxed meetings. Barbecues. I just know it in my heart.

And lastly, the fore beak situation. It's just ornamental, since there are no elements to be adjusted from there, so it's simply a secluded zone. That's why I propose it to be the official cruising spot. Half-joking. Or not.

watched the lost boys (1987) today

So I’m imagining Crocodile gifting Mihawk some ancient, well-preserved collection of blades he’s found over the years in Alabasta, and he’s carefully watching Mihawk’s body language in case he doesn’t like them.

After an agonising minute of silence, Mihawk glances up at him, no trace of change in his typical impassive expression.

Although, when Crocodile meets his silent gaze, perhaps not as impassive as usual.

The two consider each other warily, Crocodiles attentions now solely on darkened eyes; an expression rarely seen outside battle — rarer still to see the usually piercing gold enveloped by pupils, blown wide with excitement. Neither spoke for a moment, until the comfortable silence was broken by a soft “thank you,” from the younger man, as his attention flicked back to the blades.

Crocodile watched the swordsman pick up an encrusted dagger, reptilian eyes tracking the movement of lithe fingers over sparkling jewels . Later that night, watching smoke spiral from an untouched cigar, the older man came to terms with a vow he did not recall making.

He is certain that if Dracule Mihawk ever uttered the word “please”, Crocodile would give him everything he asked for, no matter the price.

“Hawk-eyes” Mihawk except I was doing some eye rendering practice and it morphed into him, this is becoming a common theme in my art…