Aftermath
Word Count: 100
Sea of Grey
"In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results, and the strength of effort is the measure of the results."
-James Allen
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When Luffy's grandfather first adopted him, Ace had been determined to keep his distance. He had been through more than a fair share of foster homes, each ending badly.
He remained cold towards the boisterous cop, Garp, and his stupid grandson, both of whom seemed as if they had never experienced a single day of hardship in their lives. He was young and angry, just like a dog that had been kicked too many times, and like such a dog, his bite was every bit as severe as his bark.
But still, even against such ferocity, Luffy was never deterred.
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