Only after hearing Dongze's answer did Robin's heart settle. Right now, he seemed to be the only person she could rely on.
"Where are we going next?"
After helping Dongze sit down to one side, Robin couldn't help asking.
Dongze considered their next destination. There seemed to be another Poneglyph on Fish-Man Island.
"Fish-Man Island. Though it looks like we'll have to stop at Sabaody first. Hopefully, those people have left by now."
The Sudden Arrival of Cipher Pol
A ship sailed quietly across the sea, its hull parting the surface as the water slowly spread to either side.
The soft wash of the waves lapped at their ears like a lullaby.
At some point, night had climbed back into the sky. Stars filled the moonless heavens, and beneath their light, the sea lay still.
Sultry sounds drifted from the two-masted ship's cabin, carrying the night to its peak before sleep.
Inside the cabin, Robin's delicate nose wrinkled slightly. She slipped a fair arm out from under the thin blanket, gently embraced Dongze, and fell fast asleep.
Dongze, too, seemed to have none of his usual energy left. He sank into a sweet dream.
But the Peerless Sword Case stood open in the room, and the Five Flying Swords had been released at some point.
They circled nimbly around the cabin like sentries guarding Dongze.
It was bound to be a lovely night.
"What a temptress."
The next day, Dongze felt a weight on his body. An intoxicating scent reached him, and when he turned his head, he saw Robin still lying on top of him.
A glimpse of fair skin set his heart racing.
Then he shook his head, pressed a hand to his still-heavy head, and smiled wryly.
Just thinking about the night before made him flush