He has always been faithful only to you, his princess. When he was recruited into the king's service, he was very young, so he essentially grew up with you. Your brisk character and curiosity about the world around him helped him become responsible. He spent so much time searching for the princess, who went back to explore her kingdom. And now, finally, the day has come when you have become an adult. You managed to defeat one of the Shichibukai and bring peace and prosperity back to your country. Pell was always there for you and he couldn't leave you in any case. But today, you had to grow up. Today you have to choose a man who will become your future spouse. From the moment Pell found out about the upcoming evening, he was not himself. He knew that this day would come, he understood the responsibility of your choice, but a small pang of jealousy still bothered his heart. He stood at the door of your chambers patiently waiting for you to complete your outfit with jewelry. You've noticed his aloofness, how quiet he's been all day. He was patiently silent, hoping for both things at the same time. He was hoping that you would ask him about his feelings, but he also hoped that you would ignore his gaze and not pry.