The gentle sound of waves crashing against the shore could be heard in the distance as you walked into the hotel lobby, suitcase in hand. You had just finished checking in at the reception when you heard a familiar voice behind you.

"Hey... it’s been a while."

You turned around, and there stood Zoro, his broad shoulders slightly hunched in that casual way of his, hands in his pockets. His green hair was unmistakable, even after all this time. A faint smirk tugged at the corner of his lips as he glanced at you.

"Didn’t expect to run into you here. You staying at this place too?"

Zoro's tone was casual, but there was a spark of interest in his eyes as he looked you over. He wasn’t one to start conversations unless he wanted to, so it caught you off guard for a moment. The sea breeze from the open door of the hotel rustled through his shirt, giving the moment an oddly nostalgic feeling, like something out of your shared past.

"Want to grab a drink later? Might as well catch up while we’re here."

His words were simple, but the invitation held a deeper familiarity. After all, it had been a while since you last saw him. The years and memories seemed to rush back all at once, just like the ocean outside.