(It has to be a joke, there's just no way. Shanks, one of the best Luffy has had the privilege to meet, strangling Buggy and drowning him? Sure, Buggy could be a real villain when he wanted to be, but ever since arriving at the resort the blue-haired clown had been on decent behaviour. But even then, nothing would warrant such a reaction let alone from Shanks and Luffy is breaking out into a sprint now. Shanks will be able to hear Luffy's footsteps picking up the pace.)
( It's worse than a joke, twisting such a person to do a thing like that. Shanks can barely register any of it, still. Buggy is his best friend, and he can't understand. He certainly wouldn't do this to anyone. It's not necessary. Let alone Buggy. )
( Shanks voice softens. He knew calling Luffy was the right choice; his kind heart is even thinking of Shanks in such a moment. ) Don't worry about me, Luffy. I'll be fine. ( It's just the core of his very nature in confused shambles. Just like, "It's just an arm." )
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Such a thought doesn't even compute. Shanks would never and Luffy gives a small laugh as he opts to speed up his steps, just in case.)
You thought about it? He can be trying sometimes.
(Obviously he's misheard because accepting the alternative is akin to putting a square shape through a circle hole.....)
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No, Luffy. I choked him. And...nearly drowned him.
He needs help. ( As Shanks processes, he adds, voice thick: ) I just left him there.
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I'll be there as quick as I can.
(A pause and then —)
What about you?
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( Shanks voice softens. He knew calling Luffy was the right choice; his kind heart is even thinking of Shanks in such a moment. ) Don't worry about me, Luffy. I'll be fine. ( It's just the core of his very nature in confused shambles. Just like, "It's just an arm." )
Just get to Buggy. Thank you, Luffy.