[When he hears Marco's voice breaking, he keeps his head against his brother's but hugs him tight.]

Hey... [He soothingly rubs his back. At first, he didn't understand why Marco was about to cry, but then it hit him. They didn't get to protect Pops... he swallows before answering.]

It wouldn't be the same with me and Pops like it was with me and Luffy It was... it was time for him to go. At least by the way you made it sound. F-for Luffy... I've never heard him so crushed in my life.