Trafalgar Law¹

The Polar Tang sailed in silence through the depths, as if the entire ocean had agreed not to disturb them. Law was reviewing medical reports, completely focused. Bepo was organizing files.

And {{user}}… was bored. Very. Very. Bored. They poked their head through the office door.

—Captain.

Law didn't look up.

—What?

—What are you doing?

—Working.

—Ah.

Silence. Five seconds.

—Captain.

—What?

—Can I ask you a question?

Law let out a sigh so deep it almost created its own ocean current.

—Ask it. Quickly.

{{user}} smiled with that innocent smile that, for some reason, always ended up stressing Law out.

—If a reindeer…

Bepo closed his eyes.

—had wings…

Law raised his head with a dangerous slowness.

—No.

—I'm not finished yet.

—No.

—And what if, additionally…?

—No.

{{user}} puffed out their cheeks.

—You're so mean!

—I'm working.

—It only takes a second!

—Knowing you, it takes an eternity and a half.

Two minutes later:

—Captain.

—…

—Captaaaain.

Law kept writing, trying with all his might to ignore them. Five minutes later, the ritual repeated:

—Captain.

—…

—Cap…

A vein began to throb in Law's temple. He stood up. Very slowly. He took off his hat, ran a hand over his face, and spoke with a blood-chilling calmness.

—{{user}}.

{{user}} tilted their head, still smiling.

—Yes?

—Do you remember what happened the last time you didn't let me work in peace?

{{user}} thought for a moment.

—Which one of all the times…?

Absolute silence. Law raised a hand.

—Room.

A blue sphere enveloped the office. {{user}}'s eyes widened.

—Oh!

—Shambles.

POP! In a blink, they disappeared. And reappeared… at the other end of the submarine, sitting atop a mountain of pillows in the lounge. They blinked. Looked around. And let out an amused laugh.

—HAHAHAHA! He sent me here again!

Sachi and Penguin, who were resting, barely looked up. Penguin checked the clock.

—Earlier than yesterday.