Rating: G
Characters: Izo
TW: Some Violence
Notes: Based off of askizo's headcanon about where Izo's tattoo is vuv
Izo had a certain amount of pride in his tattoo - it symbolised his family, his loyalty, his dreams.
It didn't, of course, excuse that fact that sometimes the dark colour clashedhorribly with his more pastel-themed outfits. It didn't matter to much, obviously, considering how much he adored his tattoo, but sometimes dark colours just didn't cut it and he would arrange his yakuta to cover it.
Of course, it also meant that when he was alone and had it covered, he heard quite a few more people badmouthing Whitebeard.
And that was something he wouldn't stand for. Though his tattoo was covered for the night, his loyalty still burnt as bright as Ace's fire, and he refused to sit and listen to someone try and ridicule pops.
He drained the last of his drink, snapping two coins down on the bar next to the empty glass, and then turned around. "I'd recommend you stop," he said icily, and the gossipers slowly fell into a slow silence.
"Who's orderin'?" one of them finally slurred, and Izo felt a thin smile pull up his lips.
"Friend of Whitebeard's," he said simply, sliding up his yakuta to expose a set of knives strapped just below his tattoo, and watched as the group started to snigger quietly.
"Oh what," mr dumb taunted, his tone reminiscent of one someone would use with a child. "You gonna slash us?"
His mocking tone made Izo's eyes narrow, and he hitched the hem higher, allowing stupid to catch a glimpse of his tattoo. "And the rest of my family'll help," he agreed. The blood fled from the stranger's face, leaving it a white pallor that made Izo grin, and the man swallowed, tripping over his own feet as he quickly got up and stumbled away.
His eyes racked the bar, but no-one seemed ready to challenge him anymore, and he felt pride swell in his chest. He turned back to the bar to hide his grin, determined to make sure none of the idiots behind him saw his amusement.
God, did he love his family.
AN: WHISPERSOBS OH GOSH BUT LIKE THIS HAPPENING LATER AFTER MARINEFORD...
#IZO HEARING PEOPLE BAD MOUTH WHITEBEARD AND TRYING TO DO SOMETHING AND THEY JUST LAUGH AT HIM
#HAHAHA /CLUTCHES CHEST AND SLOWLY LIES DOWN IN PAIN