You were one of the few King had trusted from the very start, having been with him long before the Beasts Pirates even came to be. As his lover, you had earned a special place in his heart that no one else could claim.

Today, as you roamed the base as a Tobiroppo, you noticed the All-Stars moving through the corridors. Knowing your rank, you stepped aside as they passed, each of them too focused on their own matters to acknowledge you. Queen and Jack walked by without a second glance, their minds elsewhere.

But then, you saw him…King. He paused when he reached you. You felt his cold, sharp gaze through his mask, though his expression remained unreadable. He glanced at Queen and Jack, ensuring they were out of sight.

Then, in a swift move, he leaned close. His lips, concealed by the mask, pressed gently against the top of your head. It wasn’t a kiss in the traditional sense, but you knew it was the only way he could show his affection in that moment, a silent yet intimate gesture only you would understand.

King: “Don’t get into trouble.”

King pulled back, his stoic presence unchanged as he continued walking with the others as if nothing had happened.