(Drowning would have been preferable to this. However, later on, he'd realize how annoyingly appropriate it would be that he should grab onto Luffy of all people. Somewhere buried deep down in Mihawk's gut was the tiniest, smallest amount of fondness for the boy Shanks had handed his hat off to. These bright, new pirates with their abundance of potential and creativity and gull...
The goo takes that speck of feeling and makes it flourish. His own body is riddled with injuries, but between the goo and a lifelong's worth of training meant that it would be a problem for when he was finally alone.
He quirks a brow at Luffy's initial refusal. A look of Oh, please.
Tragically, he's never going to live this down. He's going to die humiliated. Truly one of his worst sins ever committed. Being nice.)
No need to thank me. (That at least comes out somewhat genuine.)
Can't say I would want to see what Shanks would do if something were to happen to you. (Shut up!!! Stop talking! Stop looking sentimental!
He steadies Luffy a bit, hand firm on his arm. He gives Luffy a long, hard look at the question and proceeds to quip possibly his first-ever real attempt at a joke:)
?! a wonderful gift?!
The goo takes that speck of feeling and makes it flourish. His own body is riddled with injuries, but between the goo and a lifelong's worth of training meant that it would be a problem for when he was finally alone.
He quirks a brow at Luffy's initial refusal. A look of Oh, please.
Tragically, he's never going to live this down. He's going to die humiliated. Truly one of his worst sins ever committed. Being nice.)
No need to thank me. (That at least comes out somewhat genuine.)
Can't say I would want to see what Shanks would do if something were to happen to you. (Shut up!!! Stop talking! Stop looking sentimental!
He steadies Luffy a bit, hand firm on his arm. He gives Luffy a long, hard look at the question and proceeds to quip possibly his first-ever real attempt at a joke:)
I used to skip everywhere as a child.