Such a foolish man... She pulled out a handkerchief and began to dab just under his eyes, sighing softly with a smile. "Is that so? That's hardly a reason to cry."

"You look like you're about to cry."

Oh- "Are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?"

//Sorry, I've been busy with rl stuff

Oh? Does he now?

//That said! I know I said drama is a petty peeve. There are certain dramas I will make exceptions for. Someone being sus with minors? If there's proof or suspicions, let me know so I can block. Someone has a really bad habit of forcing their character on yours? Same. I'd rather block because

//I've been seeing some kind of drama lately. I'm not going to ask what happened because I don't want to feel compelled to take sides. I will say, however, that I'm sad to see it potentially tear people apart and make people feel like they have to leave. I hope whoever is involved will be able

//Did Mana finally get her man?

Right... If it's a goodbye dance, she'll indulge him this once. If he really means it.

That... Doesn't sound like him. There has to be a catch of some kind. The Doflamingo she knows would never be this... This 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑.

//Doffy being SUS

Yeah, well, seeing him made her mood worse. Knowing him, that's probably why his mood is better.

What exactly is he playing at? Why does he want a dance that badly?

Breathe, Viola. He's not in charge anymore. He can't hurt your people or your family again.

She has duties to fulfill. She doesn't have time to dance for him.

T-that... There isn't any music so... So she can't dance even if she wants to.

In that case... No. She won't dance. He should just leave.

//"I just want a dance. A small request" as if Doffy didn't have the "small request" of stealing an entire kingdom

He still makes her sick. . . . Will he leave if she gives him one dance?

"I'm fine." She's not. But she has to be.

But it isn't a request, is it?

Same, typical ᴅᴏғғʏ. She has things to do as the princess of Dressrosa. She can't just drop it all to dance for him.

It's not about seeing her dance. That bastard's motive is control.

He should understand that she doesn't trust his word. Not after everything he'd done.

Why shouldn't she defy him? It's not like he'll let her live after what happened.

He's delusional if he thinks she'll ever do anything for him again.

Must he insist on doing this same old dance?

She would like for him to drop dead.

Unfortunately, so is he.

Part two of removing blueberries from her food.

By being seemingly offended for another's sake?

Zoro is a woman confirmed.

A woman, however, shouldn't use a man's opinion to needlessly compare two other women.

Glance glance. Picking blueberries off of her dessert.

A man is entitled to his opinion.

Don't read their minds. 10/10 do not recommend.

Hair flip-

But I didn't think it was this bad.

Good

She was silent for a moment before letting out a quiet sigh. "It's fine. It's just... Doing that was part of how that man kept control over things. So, for me to, I want there to be something more than just physical attraction. Does that make sense?"

Proof that calling him a good boy does things to him.

"Flirting doesn't mean what you thought it meant!"

Sir, she is a princess. He better pray that his intentions are pure enough.

. . . . . . Small blush. Slapping him. Pervert!

What kind of Dressrosan woman would she be if she didn't give him a chance to recover? There's no passion if there isn't at least some push back. "How would you be strong for me?"

I don't think I can teach you.

Is that so, daddy?~

(She'll tell her. She will be cursed, too.) It's horrible. He has the flirting skills of a dead fish.

Well, this was getting increasingly awkward. She quickly stood, smoothing out her dress. "Thank you for lending me your lap for a moment. My heel broke."