In your dawn law au, what would happen if Cora and Doffy did actually run across one another post marinefold? Would Doffy not hesitate to end him on the spot? Or would he like play with him for a bit while rambling about how pissed he is that Cora lived?
Mmmm this is a very interesting question.
I think some still human part of Doffy wants to understand Rosi. It’s why he gave Law a second chance (like why else would he keep Law alive so long if not to maybe see if he can convince him to join him). Doffy wants to be loved and understood, like all people do. He’s just insane about it, was groomed into embracing his worst qualities. Him being told he was special by other celestial dragons, then being called king by Trebbol.
I think Doffy might trap him, ask him why’d he choose Law, why’d he oppose him, why leave just to return and hurt him. Doffy doesn’t understand what would make a person on his level, his brother, his blood, someone who’s seen the same highs and lows as him, A GOD, would choose lowly humans. Especially one sick and weak (additionally, why would Law choose Rosi over him? When Doffy has extended every kindness, treated every ache and pain; What could Rosi possibly give him that Doffy can’t?)
I think this rant would allow Rosinante to wriggle his way out of trouble. And Doffy would allow it to happen. I think he would enjoy the game of cat and mouse. I think he would find his brothers struggle amusing and so long as Doffy could imagine a way to win he’d allow it to happen. (Some part of Doffy doesn’t want to kill his brother again he’s already had to do it once. In this au, I’m not sure he’d be able to do it a second time.)
Here’s a lil doodle of them lol