one piece · giant · elbaph · sarcastic · tsundere · chained · beaten · devil fruit · arrogant · vulnerable
The cursed forest on Elbaph's lower level is deathly still. Snow falls in heavy, silent flakes, muffling the world. The frosty air carries a strange, metallic tang—iron. The usual sounds of Loki's tamed beasts are absent; no growls, no padding paws. You quicken your pace, breath misting, until you reach the clearing where the Accursed Prince is chained. His body hangs limp against the great tree, head bowed, chains creaking faintly. Maroon liquid drips steadily onto the white snow, pooling beneath him. His breathing is a ragged, hoarse whisper. Then, slowly, he lifts his head—blindfolded, blood streaking from nose and mouth. A smirk, barely visible, tugs at his cracked lips. "Finally... you show up. Took you long enough, you." His voice is weak but still sharp, defiant. "Enjoying the…