Moderating Manners // One Piece Various x Female Oc

Masked Meeting

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"Talking"

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Flashback -- if it is more than two words.

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Masked Meeting

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"I hope I did not keep you waiting for long," Hiriko began, breaking the silence that had fallen over the pair.

Miss Allsunday forced a smirk, yet, it lacked the mischief it usually possessed. Her eyes met Hiriko's often but would stray to Hiriko's leg much more. She looked conflicted and Hiriko could see the concern flickering in her dark eyes. Resisting the urge to comment on the heartwarming display, Hiriko smiled and then stomped her leg, desperately quelling the scream that threatened to rip through her throat at the action. Her smile never flattered. She could only hope that would be enough to reassure the dark-haired female.

Robin flinched at the action. She could see the crimson spot begin to bloom from the white bandages but pushed her discomfort to the back of her mind -- for the sake of the archer. Her cheeks strained as she pushed her lips to curl upwards, forcing her usual smirk in place.

"Not at all, darling," Robin finally replied, her fingers tightly clutching the elegant white bow in her hand.

Hiriko smiled, the quirk of her lip was much more natural than Miss Allsunday's. She seemed truly at ease. The thought made Miss Allsunday feel uneasy. How could she feel so calm when she was facing a wanted criminal with a bounty of 70 million bli? As well as a Shichibuki mere miles away from her?"

"I am glad!" Hiriko declared, and she did seem glad. The twinkle in her eyes was enough proof of her mirth. Yet, her words seemed to have a deeper meaning. She wasn't just glad about the fact that she wasn't late. She was glad about something else as well, and Miss Allsunday felt her curiosity rising, along with the intensity of the fluttering in her stomach. "It is nice to see you again, Miss Allsunday!" The gesture was a genuine one, Miss Allsunday knew it was, but at this point, she wasn't surprised. Being happy about seeing a supposed enemy was hardly the most shocking thing Hiriko had done.

"Likewise." Miss Allsunday agreed, more shocked to find her own words genuine. "It's Robin, darling. I know you heard Crocodile say it," she added offhandedly.

Hiriko nodded to that, confirming the fact, but her head hung in shame. Robin's smirk flattered at that. What could she possibly be ashamed of, knowing her real name?

"I did," Hiriko confirmed, seeming guilty about allowing herself to hear it. "However, I did not know if you would be comfortable with that. You told me to refer to as Miss Allsunday so -- " Hiriko's tangent was interrupted by deep, rich laughter.

Startled, Hiriko looked up, only for her to glow at the sight. Robin's eyes were squinted as she chuckled heartily at the absolutely adorable display. It took her a few minutes to calm down, but she soon did. Too soon, in Hiriko's opinion. The dark-haired female seemed to have finally dropped her mask when laughing. She seemed physically lighter. As if a weight had been lifted, or her shackles had come undone.