[ the widening of sanji's eyes has him all the more attentive now in his waking state, specifically aimed at her now that he can identify her as the lovely presence that distance away, drawing him in with her song like a siren of the sea.
but he can just as much see a sadness in her as she turns away from him, his own delight diminishing into shared sorrow at seeing the way his recalled story seems to have almost disappointed her.
when she expresses concern, he can feel his own heart awaken, fast beating in his chest with endearment. ]
Terrible? Oh, no, that's impossible. A song like that would only have the power to save me. [ he gives a slight tilt of his eyes, trying to catch her eyes again. ] I fell from my ship and I — well, I landed. I thought I was hopeless and lost and alone, but your song reached me. It put life into me and gave me strength. I need to thank you.
i swear he'll notice the mermaid tail soon
but he can just as much see a sadness in her as she turns away from him, his own delight diminishing into shared sorrow at seeing the way his recalled story seems to have almost disappointed her.
when she expresses concern, he can feel his own heart awaken, fast beating in his chest with endearment. ]
Terrible? Oh, no, that's impossible. A song like that would only have the power to save me. [ he gives a slight tilt of his eyes, trying to catch her eyes again. ] I fell from my ship and I — well, I landed. I thought I was hopeless and lost and alone, but your song reached me. It put life into me and gave me strength. I need to thank you.