Affection wasn’t the former warlord’s strong point. He placed a hand on Sanji’s shoulder. “Never forget that promise. Luffy isn’t the only one who will hold you to it. But your feelings matter. I apologize if we have failed to acknowledge your feelings and make you feel valued.”

“For what? For having feelings and wanting to feel valued? You don’t have to apologize for that. You’re valued by all of us. Often times it can feel differently. We spend every waking moment together on sea. We go through things most couldn’t imagine together, but that’s the key word. We do this-

“You aren’t replaceable. Do you not understand why he says such harsh things to you? You’re the person he feels the most safe with. You’re the one he knows he can push and they will not disappear on him. That doesn’t make what he said right, but if you leave you will be letting everyone down. You-

“You don’t want to what? Leave. Then make the choice to stay here where you’re needed.”

“No. He isn’t who I am having this conversation. He isn’t the one deciding if you leave or not. You are.”

“Because I see you as just as valuable as me. If you’re not needed then I am not either.”

“Then I am not either.”

“I’ll stay only if you do. You have my word on that.”

“No more and no less than he needs you. I’m fine without a certain direction. We will figure it out along the way.”

“I’m going with you.”

“Fine. I’ll pack my things too.”

“And where are you going?”

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