#celestiialnotes

" bold of you to assume i'd give a shit " he grunts, hand carefully placing sandai kitetsu down on a clean piece of cloth set on his right side before grabbing wado, placing it on his lap, fingers running through the blade as he prepares for another 20 minutes of intense cleaning " want some free advice? go jump off the ship, stupid brows. i'm busy. "

law was not his target. even though he had received clear orders to get rid of certain pirates on sight, that was not why kuzan was there - if anything, he was scanning the territory by himself, for his own purposes, that should remain unknown to blackbeard himself. staring at the heart pirate's captain from behind round shades, he scoffs and changes his backpack from one shoulder to another, shifting the weight of his body to his prosthetic leg. " listen kid " he corrects himself " trafalgar . . . " he raises an eyebrow and head tilts to the side, giving a look around their surroundings in search for other crew members, before turning his attention back to the captain " what are you doing here? "

"i am pleased to announce that the mission was a success!" the larger man's voice almost seems to echo through the walls as he returns to his companion's side, smile wide and bright as usual. but what's this? there's a hint of nervousness hidden beneath that facade. "the bad news however is uh..." well the damages to his newly made suit were quite obvious. he knew how hard dave had worked on this, and it was only so recently perfected as well, now look at it, barely hanging on by a couple threads.

" You made it another year. " So did he. “ Let’s make it through this one too. ” (happy new year!! for ace & law!!)

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the celebrations every year usually did not interest ace whatsoever he even dreaded the occasion as midnight bells ringing usually means it was his birthday. the celebratory lights, laughter & illuminating lights in the sky ; it all became dull the moment he was reminded of the one day he's entered into this world. even fireworks HURLING & WHISTLING as they fly high 'pon awestruck people before they EXPLODE in a cascade of shimmers, flickers & colors become grey instantly. the raven has never liked nor celebrated wholeheartedly because of this. not even his crew, brothers & makeshift family had managed to make those last traces of sadness fade away. yet this year, there was a newfound hotness within heart. a light feeling spreading from head to toe. the colors remained as he took in every little detail, curve, crease & shimmer from the man that has become the center of ace's universe.

as the colors spread across firmament, the desired kiss f inally shared, ace truly felt ALIVE. he wanted to be alive. palms coming to rest on law's cheeks in caring manner, thumbs rubbing over stubble & skin in soft circles the happy new year wishes electing a little laugh from ebony haired man. in this moment he was truly happy. he wouldn't want to be anywhere else in this COMPLICATED & BEAUTIFUL world. his place was here. stealing another quick kiss, freckles bathed in crimson glow as the sky was still illuminated by various showers of a variety of lights ; hues burned brightly almost rivaling the fireworks in intensity.

❛  - we'll make it this year & all the ones to come after . .  ❜ it was A PROMISE , one sacred to speak out loud amongst pirates. their lives were dangerous, a gamble everyday if they'd make it to the next. that's the price to pay for freedom. he's let law seen many sides of himself by now. his lowest, his best & his most unpredictable facettes he's stopped trying to be someone else but truly himself. yet, the heart pirate captain was here & at his side. their faces still close ; hands embracing roundness of surgeon's cheeks with utmost tenderness as their breathes mingle in the colder air of the january temperatures outside.

it was time.

❛  - do you remember when i said there was something i'd tell you . . when the time was right ?  ❜ he began quietly, thumbs stopping their circle movement as gaze dropped to their legs. there was an undeniable air of anxiety around ace now. silvery ashen hues dulled slightly by a darkess that haunted the pirate ; guilt bubbling up in throat. ❛  i think it's the right time . you're one of VERY FEW people to know about this . i trust you . i also understand if you don't want to see me again after you heard it .  ❜ voice was firm, yet his hands shook ( still placed perched 'pon lovers jawline ) ; fear tasting bitter on tip of tongue.

hands finally slipped, falling to sit on ace's lap as he tried to get the dreaded words to leave mouth. it wasn't easy now matter how many times he had to say it in the past to those few he trusted DEEPLY. law was one of them ; but he'd understand if the man would get up & turn around to never come back after the confession. the shadows of whose blood ran through his veins EVERLASTING & hauntingly heavy as they cling to his from with every step .

unprompted / @celestiialnotes

his presence was a welcomed change to the awestruck expressions she was used to an almost melanchonic smile grazing serene lips as she met his gaze for a tiny moment ; curious ? yes, he was a curious man by nature & always will be. that much the halovian was certain of when picturing words that'd describe the man. although he loved to put on the 'nonchalant' mask of his, robin prided herself in BEING ABLE to read others even if just a little here & there for some harder to discern cases like him. palm resting across the bottom of her face to mask amused chuckle, she lets her eyes wander over the ever growing hole in the sky once again.

❛    i missed this place a little . . people feel more like people in this part of penacony . ❜ & not the usual oblivious guest that DREAMED BIG but lost their feeting in reality. unsaid thoughts ; almost heretic in nature as penacony was supposed to be the LAND OF DREAMS. not the lands of being aware / real. most of it felt fake which was a given when considering the nature of things here. sometimes she felt like some guests have lost themselves entirely here. but the songstress didn't dare speak of such things yet the eyes & ears of what was corrupting her home seemed to be everywhere. at least the hound was someone she felt like she could be a little bit more herself with.

❛    songbird . . i like that nickname . ❜ she admitted quietly, hands clasped together before her chest sparkling hues wandering to meet the man's gaze once again. she let him see how honest she was ; mask of the perfect family member slipping as a brilliant smile overtook often GENTLE FEATURES . she remembered how sunday used to call her variations of something similar back when they were kids. when things were normal still. heavy heart felt as robin was reminded of THE LOSS . the halovian truly missed those easier days.

"Luffy!" In eager greeting, Koby pulls the strawhat captain in for a tight embrace. Grinning from ear to ear, unable to stifle the sheer elation he feels getting to see him. "I'm really glad you're here." Really glad.

that voice, it made luffy turn his entire body to see that it was koby pulling him into a hug! the once surprised look on the captain's face turned into pure joy as his arms wrapped around both of them several times.

​🇺​​🇳​​🇵​​🇷​​🇴​​🇲​​🇵​​🇹​​🇪​​🇩​ / always accepting !

   he isn't perched at his usual station, not with the Tang's current steady course across several hundred nautical miles of open sea. no, the helmsman's impish, painted on face is directed down at the backlit green of an uneventful radar. but beneath a forever cheerful mask, Hakugan isn't quite there, his uneven brows creased inward in lost thought. 

   over and over, like rewinding a tape, the young pirate thinks of a strangeness quietly observed in Law's eyes, as senior crew members raised disagreements with the captain's plan to split off on his own—

   ❝ ah—! ❞ the grinning visage snaps up as Hakugan's whole body reacts with a brief, but sharp jolt, suddenly pulled from internalized thoughts as his crewmate's arm takes hold. it happens every time. he always jumps, he can't help it. and every time, for a split-second, it feels as though his heart might just burst out of his chest — that is, until his overreactive brain processes that the life-threatening danger is actually just Shachi. just Shachi giving a familiar grin before pulling him into one of the best hugs. and in those few seconds, with his own arms returning the gesture with just as much of a squeeze, the helmsman feels momentarily relaxed and at ease. 

   ❝ I'm- I'm just worried about Law— ❞ he cuts off for a pause, shoulders hunching up towards his ears and eyes squeezing shut behind his mask as the other pirate affectionately makes it look as if wild brown locks just got licked by a cow.

   ❝ what if something happens to him? ❞ Hakugan trusts Law, more than anyone else, and would never question his calls, but— his eyes. those amber irises that tried to be calculated and cold, once again failed to hide from the masked man a deep sort of melancholy. ❝ how is he even going to get to Zou? ❞ 

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" Humor me a little tonight ! Even I can celebrate a little for the start of another year. " Removing his mask, an almost cocky smile displayed on his face as he leans close. " Might as well have a little fun before we're back in business. " Closing off the distance, Atsuhiro presses his lips against his for a moment, before pulling away. " Happy New Years, Tomura. "

New year things.

If this had been months ago he would have reacted poorly, reached out to attack and touch and destroy like a rabid animal. But it's happening now, and neither of them is the same person anymore. So after a baffled pause Tomura just scoffs and playfully bumps Atsuhiro's shoulder with his fist, an easygoing air to him.