the hoof of the soaring dragon | ONE PIECE (discontinued)

Chapter 5*

As usual, Gaal returned to his room after having eaten breakfast. Indeed, he was not the type to stick around on the deck. He preferred to remain alone in his room until Tenshi comes and get him. He valued the calm present in his room. He shared it with Tenshi and two other colleagues. Sometimes he found that it was a bit small for grown-ups and that hammocks were not the ideal bed. But he would always be grateful that he had been chosen to be part of this great crew that was the Red Hair Pirates.

Arriving near his destination, Gaal noticed that the door was open, which was strange: his roommates were the type to leave the room at the earliest opportunity. He pointed his head through the opening and inspected his room. There, in the middle of the room was Vance who seemed to have emptied his cupboard on the floor.

"Vance?"

He didn't acknowledge the arrival of the owner of the clothes he was scattering on the floor. Gaal was confused. Vance rarely came to his room. And even less to borrow his clothes. Why would he borrow his clothes anyway?

"What are you doing?"

"I am looking for a shirt and maybe some pants"

"I could tell... but for what?"

Concentrating on his task, Vance continued his treasure hunt. He took a shirt and spread it out before him to inspect it better.

"That should do."

The confused young man moved closer to the scene: Vance had literally emptied his entire closet.

"Vance?"

He finally turned his gaze to him, a shirt in his hand. "I came to find some clean clothes for her."

"Why mine?"

"Sorry Gaal to break it to you but you are one of the shortest in this ship with your..." He looked at him up and down "What? 1.60m (5.2ft)?"

"I am 1 meter and 70 centimeters (5.5ft)!" His height was a sensitive issue. Being in a crew full of giants was already insulting so he wasn't going to let that kind of lie go.

"Yeah, it's the same....mmmh." Vance seemed not convinced with the clothes he had chosen "Actually I think she's taller than you: my clothes will maybe suit her better"

He dropped what he had in his arms and left the room as if nothing had happened.

"Van-"

At the same time, Tenshi walked in and sighed at the sight of all this mess

"Gaal, I told you living together mean rules, and by scattering your clothes all over the floor you are going against those rules"

The poor boy only sighted, not finding the strength to explain the misunderstood.

•Vance's cabin•

"This should suit her"

Satisfied with his choice, Vance left his room with his arms full: clean clothes, shampoo, soap, towels, and a brush. He closed his door with his foot and strolled to the next door. Approaching the room, he could hear his captain's imposing laughter.

"Didn't you said to be gentle"

With his hands full, he knocked, hoping his captain could hear him through the noise. Shanks opened the door for him "Vance you already came back?"

"I thought she might want a good bath"

"You are right, then" Shanks put the chair back in its place "I should leave you too, and Akira welcome in our ship. I hope you will enjoy your stay!"