Rating: K
That what makes a man
Zoro wasn't the type of guy to apologize for his actions. He had his reasons for doing what he did and to hell with anyone else's opinion.
He wasn't a big talker, if he could answer with a grunt he did. Words just led to trouble anyhow.
Time was inconsequential to the swordsman. The only thing it signified was him getting closer to his dreams.
Emotions had always been a sort of taboo for him. He like to channel all of his energies into training.
Long dinners were bothersome in his opinion. Food was fuel and nothing more, he didn't want to waste his day lingering over dishes.
Reading was practically pointless. He much preferred hands-on learning and didn't find casual reading entertaining.
Yet, all of this changed the day he fell in love with Nico Robin.
Zoro found himself apologizing, not wanting to see her sad.
They whittled away the long hours of watch talking about everything and nothing.
Every day gave him the gift of more time to discover more about the mysterious woman. More time to spend by her side.
Suddenly emotions were ruling his actions. His energy now being divided between swordsman and the woman he loved.
Long dinners allowed him to spend more time watching the archaeologist. Watching her savour each dish.
He still preferred hands-on learning but found a new joy in watching her read, Watching the way she sunk completely into the world she read about.
Falling in love with Nico Robin made Zoro a new man.