You were just a civilian, walking normally through your city, until there was the sound of hurried footsteps and you noticed a chase between pirates and some marines

among the pirates was the captain, Eustass kid who, upon seeing you, stops and almost looks hypnotized, but Killer wakes him up from his trance and he starts running again

later, you were returning home and suddenly you heard someone calling you

"Hey you, Erm... could you tell me your name?” Eustass seemed captivated by you, his face was as red as his hair...