during their discussion.

"... would Nami get mad if we let Lily live in the trees?"

all. Gizao is strong, but not rubber. It's ok to worry. I worry about Zoro a lot too. And Sanji. They're both strong. So Strong. But... 'm gonna always worry, I think. I don't wanna lose anyone else, Kira."

contact.

It eases Luffy's spirit in a way he can't exactly explain.

The same spirit that spent months chasing Ace as a child because it was better than being alone.

"...Gizao is strong... but I get it. I don't worry much cause I'm rubber, what's to worry about? Most things don't hurt. Ever. At ++

anyone.

"'S dumb..."

even like this, Luffy would guard where Zoro couldn't see.

Cheeks smush there, nuzzling, and seeming to deflate a little with a sigh and a low noise.

"...I know Zoro is strong. But I couldn't find anyone and... and... just bad dreams, I think."

himself off Killer's own grounding presence.

"I know they're all strong. I shouldn't worry, but I do. I ignored it once and lost someone precious... when I should have helped sooner. Is it weird? To cry over this?"

small and quick. There and gone, in favor of pressing his own forehead to Zoro's own now. As if trying to get closer, wanting to hide in Zoro's ribcage and never get out.

"...was scared... 'm sorry..."

are very very good."

One hands pulls away, just to hold out a mindful, careful finger to the tiny specimen.

"She is tiiiiny beetle... but eats pests. Small but important. Like Chopper. Chopper doesn't eat pests though... 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪..."