He slowly pulls those fangs out after being sure to give them enough time to spread the vampirism gene. He's sure Mihawk can feel the transformation taking hold. The old man takes a step or two back, looking over Mihawk. "How do you feel?"

＊ᅠmihawk.@hawkwatchin.bsky.social · 2y ago

ᅠ he watched as the taller man approached, gaze locked on him until he disappeared. he tilted his head to the opposite side as the other leaned in, his only reaction to the fangs breaking skin being a slight wince. though still a strange feeling. ᅠ

He's just going to give a hum as he transforms into his vampire form, looming over Mihawk as he takes a deep breath, disappearing and reappearing behind him. The large captain slouches down just to insert those fangs into the Greatest Swordsman, biting down.

＊ᅠmihawk.@hawkwatchin.bsky.social · 2y ago

ᅠ “ you don’t speak of very many downsides .. though they seem to be outweighed by the positives. if wine doesn’t suffice, i’m sure there’d be plenty marines i could drain. ” hm. stepping closer. “ well, then. go ahead. ” ᅠ

"Heh.... You won't be crumbling to dust in the sunlight, not with the devil fruit. Might crave a little blood here and there, but you drink wine, do you not?" He gives a little chuckle. "It will give a power boost too, because... of course it would."

＊ᅠmihawk.@hawkwatchin.bsky.social · 2y ago

ᅠ “ hm. and is there anything i must know beforehand? will i crumble to dust in sunlight? hm. i doubt the marines would allow it to simply be handed over to them. though, imagining either of them battling mugiwara’s crew would be .. interesting. ” ᅠ

"Simple bite... after I take the form needed, of course. As for their eagerness, perhaps, but I doubt they'd want it to be just... handed over. Newgate and Roger would be there to fight the Strawhats if they were still around."

＊ᅠmihawk.@hawkwatchin.bsky.social · 2y ago

ᅠ “ hm. perhaps they would. or perhaps they’d have been eager to see a new era led by this new generation of pirates. .. turning me, would it be a simple bite? or is it more complicated? ” ᅠ

"Could be worse motives, I'm just not ready to hand over the new era to anyone yet. Newgate and Roger would do the same."

＊ᅠmihawk.@hawkwatchin.bsky.social · 2y ago

ᅠ “ i suppose i was right to assume you have ulterior motives, then. though i’m not entirely opposed to the idea. ” ᅠ

"... Undoubtedly you and Zoro are fated for one final clash where he either becomes the greatest swordsman or falls short. With my goals, helping you helps me in this case."

＊ᅠmihawk.@hawkwatchin.bsky.social · 2y ago

ᅠ his brows slightly furrowed as he listened. he had come all the way out here for this? “ surely there’s a reason you’d go out of your way to make such an offer. how would doing this benefit you? ” ᅠ

"... Hmm... Well, you know what the true irony of this is... They call you a vampire, and yet... I'm the one with the Vampire Devil Fruit. It is quite... hilarious. Truthfully, I could make what they speak true and make you a vampire." His grin only seems to grow.

＊ᅠmihawk.@hawkwatchin.bsky.social · 2y ago

ᅠ “ they’ve been a nuisance lately. now that we are no longer under protection of them. ” he raised a brow. a strange question. “ that, and my name bearing resemblance to ‘dracula’. it’s become quite a common mistake. ” ᅠ

"... Ah, interesting, the marines have been showing up as well? Intriguing for sure." He gives a chuckle. "... Oh, just a little thought... Some refer to you as a vampire, but... to my knowledge, I think that's just the fears of those who speak of you, correct?"

＊ᅠmihawk.@hawkwatchin.bsky.social · 2y ago

ᅠ “ you aren’t the first that’s invaded my island at random. the marines have begun too as well, as of late. ” he sighed, arms moving to cross over his chest. “ speak. what brings you here. ” ᅠ

"... Oh, I wouldn't relocate just because of me." A hand slowly turns the blue flower on his outfit. "I find myself to be an outlier. But, I assume this isn't the first visit you've had out of the blue."

＊ᅠmihawk.@hawkwatchin.bsky.social · 2y ago

ᅠ he raised a brow as he watched the smoke form into redfield, emitting a sigh. yet another unexpected guest. “ perhaps this is a sign that i should relocate. ” ᅠ

He's just looking out at the sea again.

@hawkwatchin.bsky.social Red Mist begins to form in the castle, swirling around to reveal Patrick Redfield, who has a big grin on his face. "So, this is where the illustrious Mihawk lives~"

((Let's do this because I finally have time to start it.))

((Lemme ambush Mihawk and make him an offer he can't refuse. Unless you just want me to dig in.))

＊ᅠmihawk.@hawkwatchin.bsky.social · 2y ago

astro. hand those fangs over. 🤲

((Yes, hello Astro. You need a bite?))

＊ᅠmihawk.@hawkwatchin.bsky.social · 2y ago

astro. hey (﹡֦ƠωƠ֦﹡)

((Everyone wants the fangs of the Red Count.))

⚘𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀ׂׂૢ𔓘@aquaticjaws.bsky.social · 2y ago

Bite me first :v ||

((Don't you question me, I'll bite him.))

⚘𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀ׂׂૢ𔓘@aquaticjaws.bsky.social · 2y ago

You ain't got the bawlz ||

((Would. Be. A. Shame.))

((Would be a shame if I turned Mihawk into a vampire.))

He's just looking out at the sea again.

"How intriguing."

The old man is just standing under his umbrella, watching.

"... Ah, yes, how interesting~"

Pato jumps into his Boss's grasp, partway through, poofing into a pen. Redfield hooks his umbrella back in his outfit and holds Pato. "... This is Pato's actual form. He's always been a pen, though one day I decided to put a devil fruit inside the pen. He has a cool trick."

☄ ⠀ 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑬.@chrcmatic.bsky.social · 2y ago

⠀ ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ She sets Pato down , a devil fruit user ? That's so cool ! Like her mom's friend , uh , Thumper or something like that. ❝ He is ? Oh ! Show me what you can do , Pato ! ❞ ⠀

He thinks for a moment. "... May I have Pato back?" Pato looks over at him, giving a nod. "I would like to show you Pato's true form. He's actually a devil fruit user."

☄ ⠀ 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑬.@chrcmatic.bsky.social · 2y ago

⠀ ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ He's starting to sound like her friend Ludwig , her mother , if multiple people are saying this , her situation has to be wrong doesn't it ? ❝ ... I can't — if I didn't have to go back , I never would set foot on that island again. ❞

"... And what if you didn't have to go back, would you? What if you had an opportunity to leave and move to a new home, would you?" He's thinking carefully, both hands now on his umbrella, seated across his lap.

☄ ⠀ 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑬.@chrcmatic.bsky.social · 2y ago

⠀ ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ ❝ ... It's my home - but after the last thing I did he said I can travel a bit more before I have to go back. ❞ That last thing ? She read how a buster call works , mainly what ships carry what canons , the degree they're fired at , how it works means she can copy that.

"... You can't really pull the wool over these old eyes. I could see you tense up earlier." He goes into a seated position, unfurling the umbrella as he looks at Pato and then her. "... You don't want to go back, but you have to, correct?"

☄ ⠀ 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑬.@chrcmatic.bsky.social · 2y ago

⠀ ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ ❝ You can arrange for weapons by writing a letter to Armament Island and one of the sellers will be in contact with you ~ ❞ a practiced and rehearsed speech , meeting her boss would be out of the question , she's still compelled to protect him. ⠀

He can see the tenseness already. Pato just looks up at her as Redfield strokes his beard. "... Hmm, right..." >"Boss?"< He's already thinking up a plan in his head. "I'd like to see your boss."

☄ ⠀ 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑬.@chrcmatic.bsky.social · 2y ago

⠀ ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ Treat her well ? No , not at all , between the hits and degrading words , reminding her that even though she knows her mother now , she will never be wanted. Alice froze a little before smiling , ❝ I get paid well. ❞

"... Ah, your boss?" He's thinking for a moment, pinching his beard a little bit with his free hand as his other one holds his umbrella. "You work for him... Does he treat you well?"

☄ ⠀ 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑬.@chrcmatic.bsky.social · 2y ago

⠀ ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ Hugging Pato gently , soft little tanuki !! ❝ Oh me ? ❞ she looks around , careful with her words , ❝ My boss is popular , not me , I just make the weapons. ❞ She has a bit of freedom until he tells her to come back , she hates going back.

"Hmm, alright, you can hug him." He's just going to pick up the Tanuki gently and hold him out to her. >"Well, if Boss says it's fine."< "... Now I wonder if anyone's tried to recruit you? You must be pretty popular if you're dealing to all three forces."

☄ ⠀ 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑬.@chrcmatic.bsky.social · 2y ago

⠀ ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ ❝ We deal arms to pirates , Revolutionaries and the marines. ❞ she nods a little bit , watching Pato , holding her arms up - let her hug him !

"Oh? Ah, I see. Truthfully, I've been a lot of places, there have been one or two that made weapons. Though I've been through several seas." >"Boss, your memory is slipping it seems, nukikiki~"< The Tanuki chuckles and Redfield gives it a light tap with the umbrella. "Do you deal with pirates?"

☄ ⠀ 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑬.@chrcmatic.bsky.social · 2y ago

⠀ ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ ‎ᅠ ‎ ❝ It - I mean I only made it a few years ago so - ❞.its where every weapon she's made is stored , she's replicated everything they ever gave her , now she is on a mission to find more , create more so they can sell more. The arms trade is a very busy business.