[ Nami asks, and Shanks swallows, hard, as his mind registers what he just said. Of course, with his clothes off, the little tattoo on his lower abdomen can be seen, darker than normal, which would explain his vulnerability, explain why he's mouth is blurting things out, like that. ]
[ Especially, since, instead of side-stepping like he usually would, he responds with: ]
no subject
[ Especially, since, instead of side-stepping like he usually would, he responds with: ]
Yes. From the first time I saw you.