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[ Shanks laughs at the memory. Captain Roger had been pretty peeved. And it doesn't matter if Buggy put the idea in Shanks' mind, he took the responsibility then, and he does now. ]

You have to admit, I was right. The stars were much brighter up there. [ He grins. ]

Oh, they definitely were... Just neither of us could sit for days.

[He huffs out a laugh at the memory -- it's one of the pleasant ones, aside from the spanking.]

[ Shanks' eyebrows furrow for a second, because he tries not to remember these things for a reason. ]

Pretty sure he went easy on us after I pointed out we wanted to just see the stars, though. [ Shanks looks down. ] He really hated when we went that high up. Think he was always scared we would end up hurt.

[ Sure, the aftermath hurt, but that was just how much Roger had been afraid for them, protective of them, how much he cared. ]

[He had cared. He'd always cared about keeping them safe, as far as Buggy could tell... especially Shanks, but he'd never been left in any situation that Roger hadn't been sure he could handle.

And if Roger wasn't there, Rayleigh was, or someone else in their crew.]<.mall>

Of course he was. [He swigs from the bottle and holds it back out.] It was tall and we were stupid.

[ And Shanks was the one more willing to do daring things and take some serious risks, which might have something to do with the extra concern keeping the little red haired idiot safe. ]

It was. [ Shanks laughs. ] And we were. But it was still fun.

[ He lifts the bottle. ] To making fun, stupid choices. [ Shanks takes a swig, then hands it back. ]

[He huffs out a laugh and takes another swig from the bottle.]

Any fun, stupid choices in mind, Red Hair?

[Or is it all just drinking and food? Maybe this wasn't a bootycall after all.]

We could try going through one of the exit doors and see where it leaves us. Or to the other Roost. [ Shanks suggests that, but no, none of that had been in his plans for the night. ]

But before we do anything like that....

[ He lifts before Buggy can hand him the bottle again, and comes back with a professionally wrapped package. Clearly the shop Shanks bought it from agreed to wrap it for him. ]

[ And inside, is a beanie, the closest colors he could find to Buggy's original beanie, the one he wore all the time when they were kids. ]

I suppose the other Roost might be fun... [If the exit doors leave them facing ghosts on his birthday? Shanks might still get a spanking...

He perks up when he's handed a package though. A gift? Oh-- he is just greedy enough for that.

He takes it and goes to unwrap it, not entirely sure what it will be--

He's not sure what he expected actually, but-- the beanie isn't it? He lets out a little chuckle as he brings the beanie up, rubbing the fabric between his fingers.]

A hat, huh?

Perhaps later, then. [ He's too easy going to deny Buggy that, and it wouldn't be the first time Shanks has taken a spanking for Buggy, either. ]

[ Shanks grins, watching Buggy's eagerness as he starts to open the package. He knows it's not something shiny, like gold or jewels, but - ]

Yes. Because it reminded me of you.

It's like the one Cap got me...

[Maybe Shanks doesn't want to reminisce about him -- Buggy doesn't either, not too much. But it's hard to look at that hat and not think back to that. He'd been impossible to get out of it when he was a kid, even at bath time.

... Well, you know, until Mr. Rayleigh threatened him a couple of times.

He smiles though, a little bit softer. Shanks thought about him. Buggy's always weak about that.]

Thank you.

[See? He can be gracious and polite. And he is touched by it, actually.]

It is. [ Shanks says, his enthusiasm dampening. But truly, he would given anything to have Mr. Rayleigh threaten them again. That would mean he's back in their lives, after all. ]

[ Of course, Shanks thought of him. He couldn't forget Buggy if he wanted to. ]

You're welcome. [ That said, Shanks leans in to kiss Buggy. ]

[He wasn't expecting the meal or the booze, or the hat. He might have been expecting kisses, but--

not like that. That feels a little too sweet, a little too--

something.

But he also doesn't stop it either, so. What does that say about him? He even returns it a little bit, leaning in and bringing up his spare hand to rest against the side of his face.]

[ It is sweet, and soft, with no intentions behind it. Shanks just had a need to touch Buggy's lips with his own. ]

[ He smiles into Buggy's return, the hand on his face, then, slowly, opens his eyes as he pulls back. ]

Happy birthday.

[Buggy smiles at that, softer as he pulls back. It is a happy birthday, actually, even without his crew that he's been missing since the day he arrived.

After a moment's pause, he goes to slip the beanie on his head because, why not? Shanks got it for him -- and at least this time, he doesn't tuck all his hair up under it. He does slip to his feet and move to Shanks with every intention of climbing into his lap and giving him another kiss.]

Yeah, yeah... [He chuckles.] I guess it is.

[ Pirates separated from their crew, the three of them are match in that, for sure. ]

[ Watching Buggy actually wear the beanie gets a softer smile from Shanks, something tinged with nostalgia. ] It looks good on you. [ Buggy starts getting into his lap, and Shanks welcomes him in. He puts his arm around him and moves into the kiss. ]

You guess? [ Shanks grins and sounds amused. ]

Is there anything else you wish for?

[They are, but--

Right now? He's not thinking about any of that. He's actually not thinking about anything at all as he tips his head in after the kiss, nuzzling into Shanks lazily as he settles in his lap.

The question has him humming, and then giving a soft hum. He tips his head back to nip at the other's earlobe, playful.]

Well, I suppose we could stay in...

[ The nip to his earlobe gets a slight shift in Shanks' hips. He makes a sound that's barely audible, but does sound eager and pleased. ]

If that's what you want, there are plenty of things we can do here.

[He nuzzles in a little more, peppers a few more little bites here and there.]

Oh? Anything you've been wanting to try, Red Hair?

[ Shanks looks away, because what he's been really wanting to do is explore Naked Yolk, more. But - ]

[ He looks back at Buggy with a big smile. ]

It's not my birthday. Let's focus on you.

[He reaches up to pinch at the other's cheek. Buggy isn't always the most intuitive person, doesn't always know how to read Shanks, but! He thinks he's learned a thing or two over years and years.]

Don't do that, dummy. Your attention on me. I'm the star. And I'm getting it. [Obviously, or he wouldn't be in Shanks' lap.] Now I want to know what you want.

You [ Shanks says while staring intently in Buggy's eyes ] have all my attention, I assure. [ His hand, on Buggy's waist, lifts a little to give him little more than a tap. ]

I just thought I wouldn't mind exploring Naked Yolk, more. But it doesn't have to be now. My only focus, today is pleasuring you, you attention whore of a clown.

[He knows it won't last -- not with Shanks. But he'll take it while he can get it. It's his birthday, and he doesn't really want to spend it in a foul mood. There's a chuckle, delighted as he gives Shanks another pinch--

And then he's pushing up to his feet.]

Not just for attention! [He corrects, flashing a playful grin to Shanks.]

Come on, then. Let's go. Just remember all that-- [He clears his throat and puts on his best Shanks accent.] "My only focus today is pleasuring you" promise, Red Hair.

[ It's not like Shanks can only ever focus on Buggy. There are other people in the world. But right now? Buggy really does have all of it. Shanks chuckles, right back, and squeezes Buggy's hip when he's pinched. ]

Of course, not. That's right. Greedy clown.

[ Buggy gets up, and Shanks follows him, without even questioning it. He gives another laugh to the impression. ]

I'm not going to forget. I just made it.

I'm a pirate! Of course I'm greedy. But you -- [He points at Shanks as he takes a step back back towards the door.] are going to benefit from it today!

[Maybe this wasn't meant to be a hookup after all, but-- Shanks definitely did a good job of getting him in the mood, and Buggy is too selfish to let his attention drift in any way right now.]

So, what were you wanting to explore more of when we get here anyway?

Me? [ Shanks gives Buggy a soft, but confused smile to that. He isn't going to refuse, though. If that's what Buggy wants to do, well, then, Shanks welcomes it. ] Very well. As long as we get drinks at some point in between, too.

[ As for what to do at Naked Yolk - ] You could always tie me up, again. Or I could tie you up.

[ The short answer is, clearly, bondage, and he doesn't seem to care which direction that goes, either. ] Or, we have time. I don't see why we can't do both.

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