There's a furrowing of his brow because - even after throwing the option out there, even after asking for direct confirmation that Zoro was in love with him - he never expected the answer to be yes.
In what universe does that make sense?
Zoro is kind. He's dumb, loud, boorish, and runs into both danger and delicate situations the exact same way: without thinking. But he's kind. He's kind, loyal, dedicated, and does everything Baren asks for and more. Baren has known that. The search for the strawhats has been the attempt, the meager, tiny, step by step attempt at repaying Zoro for everything he does for Baren. Has done for him in the small span of three years.
And Baren's existence is still a mistake.]
Z.
[He's not sure what he's gonna say but he feels like he needs to say something.]
Ryouta - hey, shut up and look at me. I'm taking you seriously.
[That's it. That's all Baren's getting for the whole trip home. They come up to the docks in silence. Zoro turns off the boat. If Baren's not the first one off, he is.]
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There's a furrowing of his brow because - even after throwing the option out there, even after asking for direct confirmation that Zoro was in love with him - he never expected the answer to be yes.
In what universe does that make sense?
Zoro is kind. He's dumb, loud, boorish, and runs into both danger and delicate situations the exact same way: without thinking. But he's kind. He's kind, loyal, dedicated, and does everything Baren asks for and more. Baren has known that. The search for the strawhats has been the attempt, the meager, tiny, step by step attempt at repaying Zoro for everything he does for Baren. Has done for him in the small span of three years.
And Baren's existence is still a mistake.]
Z.
[He's not sure what he's gonna say but he feels like he needs to say something.]
Ryouta - hey, shut up and look at me. I'm taking you seriously.
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[That's it. That's all Baren's getting for the whole trip home. They come up to the docks in silence. Zoro turns off the boat. If Baren's not the first one off, he is.]
Let me know if you hear anything about them.
[and. that's it. he's ~*gone into the night*~]