~ I used a little freedom and some personal h/c for the Heart Pirates, feel free to ask me about them, set during the reunion at Zou ~
"CAPTAIN!"
Somehow, Bepo jumping into Law's arms did not knock him over. Though he might as well have. Behind the Mink was Penguin consoling Shachi, who was actually crying, and the only thing stopping the two from hugging him with Bepo. Once he was released from the literal bear hug, Ruby proceeded to smother him in her bosom, before passing him on to her twin who removed his mask to kiss Law on the temple. Their younger brothers followed leading to more hugs and kisses on the forehead and cheek. He'd dropped Kikoku by the time the overly affectionate siblings were done. Jean was courteous enough to merely pat him on the back with a hearty laugh and "Welcome back Captain" but even that jarred him due to the man's size. The two cooks fussed over him and his health with a barrage of questions "Are you alright? Did they feed you? Did you remember to at least sleep a little? Did they force you to eat bread?!" before cheering and running off to grab something to make a toast with. Predator-like eyes glared at him from under their owner's headband, a sneering jab for making them worry being muttered from the sniper before he snorted. Law was about to apologize and explain, but Shachi regained his composure enough to run over to his captain and pick him up in a hug, an impressive feat for the shorter man. Penguin shrugged as he laughed, and Bepo decided he wanted hug Law again, catching Shachi who hadn't let go of Law yet and Penguin who was standing close enough by.
Law smiled openly and with a freedom he had been longing for. He missed this; he missed his crazy crew. It had been a cold couple of months on Punk Hazard before Luffy came by. He thought he was ok with being alone. But seeing the Straw Hats act the way they did made Law's heart ache at times. He leaned against his navigator even after he was let go.
"I'm back guys, sorry for the wait."
