[Nods about protecting Taiwan and Hong Kong.] Of course I will.
[But the next part has him as depressed as Japan and he squeezes him tightly, his voice extremely quiet to hold back a tremble.]
That's a very difficult promise, love.
[To not be sad without Japan? It nearly crushed him just the one week, and at the time he had Ace to drink with him. He wouldn't be able to stay in the apartment... but he'd go see Hong Kong just to make sure Hong Kong would make him eat. He closes his eyes and nudges Japan with his head.]
I promise to do my best and check in with someone to keep me from doing anything reckless.
[Argh, why was he so dependent on the people closest to him? It took Whitebeard ordering him for Marco to stay back, even though rushing ahead would have gotten himself killed and wouldn't have done any good. And after that he was able to keep his brothers together but without Shanks... really Marco's not sure what he would have done. Held together for the sake of his brothers right? But he didn't have his brothers here... no, that's not true. He has Cube and Hong Kong. So even here, he will not let himself fall apart, no matter what.]
But you have to promise to be safe then. Even if I'm gone, no dying. Get your chip out while I can take care of it and then don't get hurt. [Squeezes the hug tightly as though letting go means he'll lose Japan.] Promise me to do your best for that.
[ Action ] March 24th
[But the next part has him as depressed as Japan and he squeezes him tightly, his voice extremely quiet to hold back a tremble.]
That's a very difficult promise, love.
[To not be sad without Japan? It nearly crushed him just the one week, and at the time he had Ace to drink with him. He wouldn't be able to stay in the apartment... but he'd go see Hong Kong just to make sure Hong Kong would make him eat. He closes his eyes and nudges Japan with his head.]
I promise to do my best and check in with someone to keep me from doing anything reckless.
[Argh, why was he so dependent on the people closest to him? It took Whitebeard ordering him for Marco to stay back, even though rushing ahead would have gotten himself killed and wouldn't have done any good. And after that he was able to keep his brothers together but without Shanks... really Marco's not sure what he would have done. Held together for the sake of his brothers right? But he didn't have his brothers here... no, that's not true. He has Cube and Hong Kong. So even here, he will not let himself fall apart, no matter what.]
But you have to promise to be safe then. Even if I'm gone, no dying. Get your chip out while I can take care of it and then don't get hurt. [Squeezes the hug tightly as though letting go means he'll lose Japan.] Promise me to do your best for that.