Hey there @showergelfan hope you don't mind me ranting a bit ;;
Well it's... Complicated at least.
I can't talk for anyone else, i don't hate Nami or anyone who supports her, I'm clearly biased and the situation was messy enough, however over the years the more i think about it the more it hurts me! Maybe I've thought on it way more than necessary...
You can hate Sanji on any arc but Whole Cake. I'm sorry if I sound a bit salty.
One thing Nami is completely right about is that Sanji put her through hell, but i hate to disagree, most of it wasn't directly Sanji's fault and this bugs me specially since he was already blaming himself and she made him actively feel worse... Which was the point, but damn it made me feel sad!
I can only give her credit for being so brave as to accompany Luffy willingly when her usual reaction is to hide away at danger which does show she cares about him a lot! And she probably was pretty tired, scared and horrified at the moment the fight between two of her oldest friends happened, which is all reasonable and i feel very sorry for her.
But so was Sanji. Through the entirety of the arc it's like he's constantly kicked while down in the ground, he is abused mentally and physically restlessly, and I've heard so many people saying he was having a good time or that he was such a loser for just going after a girl, it makes me sick... Like are we seeing the same thing here? He actively shows how stressed and grossed he is, voicing all the time he doesn't wants anything to do there.
He was a hostage, Oda made it really good at setting the high stakes as to why he was so trapped. And part of that cage was made up by Sanji's state of mind.
By the way, I feel this moment doesn't gets the attention it should...
Just one more display Germa wouldn't hesitate to do worse things with any of Sanji's significant ones, and Judge has just been introduced... This just adds up to Sanji's distress along the sight of the laboratory and let's not even talk about what happened to Cossette after he tried to protect her, which could serve to further enforce the idea that in the end he was helpless, his futile efforts to resist only brought pain to inocents
Sanji choose to left without explaining so Nami has a reason for doubting and being confused, for all she knows he left the crew one day and the next time he said it was all an act, he never said a thing about being a prince and suddenly there he was all suited like royalty? He had siblings? Maybe it really was a all a lie. All of their efforts to get there looked stupid, ofc she can get angry! It is a shitty situation, and after the fight honestly that's what Sanji was looking for in the end he got just what he asked for...
But i get iffy on here, in one hand Nami knows him, knows his kindness and has been witness or the reason of some of his sacrificial moments, and also she's literally been through the same situation when she left the crew all the way back in Arlong Park, yeah she never really hurt Zoro or Usopp she should be able to sniff it out. I will give her the benefit of the doubt and say she was too overwhelmed at the moment, even if she didn't cared it would be half okay. This just hurts me in contrast with how mindful Sanji is towards her, he even was willing to go against Jinbe in Gyojin Island if Nami would have said so... Of course that doesn't means Nami should give him the same treatment at all, but hey ;; You can't tell me she didn't knew or meant her words to hurt Sanji, in my eyes that's what she was going for... Which is harsh considering all he's been doing, has been in the mindset that it was the only way to save all of them... But it could be fair considering how much he hurt Luffy, the difference being he wanted the crew to be safe even if it meant they had to leave him behind, while i don't know if Nami meant any good behind her actions. None of them are exactly good either way.
Up to this point it was mostly fine, I guess, drama and all i love good drama, and it was oddly satisfying to see this in an arc surrounded by arranged marriages, betrayals and all of that, a slap was just fitting. Emotions getting out of control and finally colliding.
But something i'd like to point out is that Sanji's face had already been hurt, at first by Judge and then most importantly by his brothers...
Remember the mask Reiju put on him to make the swelling go away, but not the pain, this was just before they met.
Yes he was still wearing it when Nami slapped him. It's funny how it shows Sanji's been putting on a mask, the only one who saw through it was Luffy... And its interesting considering he refused to hit him until he took it off.
When he does take the mask off it's to Pudding, after everything's been said and done, he explains again why it happened in detail. In case someone forgot.
Up to that point he thought he had sorted it out, believing Big Mom's promise to let his friends get away safely and even wishing them well without him, the amount of panels of him sitting by himself just going circles on his head are very emotional to me ;;
And i don't even have to talk about the devilish way that sweet moment of vulnerability was used against him when he heard Pudding not only making fun of him but nailing on everything he's been conscious about since his childhood, he realized way too late he fucked up for good, and might as well just die since he had nothing to live for.
I also think people don't really talk about how he thought he deserved to die along his family.
That it would be better for everyone else.
Sure he never explained things to Nami she didn't knew a thing about all of this, but I do and it's hurting me! What bothers me the most is that she still brings it up after he decides to come back, giving him the cold shoulder... It's like she mocks him telling "she won't let him rest"... Instead of maybe be interested on hearing him out? I don't know! Girl i think it's not the best thing to say right now, it's like going straight against Luffy's "Well that's just the way you are!" Sanji IS an idiot, but instead of saying something to encourage him or make him see it's safe to rely on her, she just... I won't forgive you... I'm not saying she can't be mad at him, but maybe a little add on would have gone a long way specially from her.
For all i know it would have been an interesting opportunity to make Sanji stand up for his feelings for once, instead of always enduring it, and it would be awesome to see them speaking directly even briefly, instead of the whole thing being washed away. But i know that will never happen.
I don't know what Nami was thinking about when she slapped him, i don't think she meant to cut ties she looked really confused as to what to do next but she wasn't nearly as hopeful as Luffy, maybe she never felt bad about doing it so it's just sad. And if this sounds like I'm pitying Sanji way too much, well maybe I am! I'm allowed to do so, Oda gave me permission.
It's complicated and I'll probably never find a middle point, both of their emotions are valid. I shouldn't be thinking who suffered more or who was willing to sacrifice more... But here I am!
Everyone in the crew deserves a good hug and they don't get it, istg Oda give me wholesome group hug.
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Hi! I just saw that requests are open, yeah!! I'd like to request an Alastor x fem!Reader where Vox has a crush on her so he sends her a set of different tea flavor as a gift. The problem is that these contain a drug that inhibits the person (thanks, Valentino). Basically, his plan was to wait for her to drink the tea and then show up at the hotel and seduce her so he could have her for himself (my boy thinks she loves him, lol). The problem is that she had graciously offered the tea to Alastor, who drinks it. Vox asks her if she enjoyed the tea she lies saying it was delicious so he immediately shows up at the hotel but ends up finding Alastor who is being super affectionate with her, revealing his true feelings for her. Eventually Alastor attacks Vox as soon as he sees him forcing the other to flee. Fluff and comedy, basically. xD
Alastor x Fem! Reader x Vox | Tea Time Troubles
Warnings ⚠️: Cussing, drugs, controlling and manipulative Vox, out of character Alastor.
"I dunno 'bout this Voxxy" Valentino said, handing him a baggie of the drug, a weak aphrodisiac lining the walls of the bag.
"Don't worry about me Valentino, I'll be fine" Vox reassured him, holding the bag up to his screened face. He smirked deviously as he put his hands behind his back.
"But you tell me all the time 'bout 'public image' and all that shit." Valentino retorted, crossing his lower arms against his stomach.
"Don't you worry your pretty little face about it Honey" Vox sneered, rubbing his cheek in a falsely affectionate way. "Vox is a big boy and can handle himself. I just gotta put this into some tea bags. (Y/n) WILL be MINE."
"Ugh" The moth groaned, taking a puff of his cigar,"She's not even worth it. She hangs out with radio, fossil trash. If she was good shed know who to choose. Besides, I'm better than she is, right?"
"You're wrong." Vox said, his left eye radiating hypnotizing waves out of anger,"(Y/n) is perfect. She's everything, and she will be mine."
Vox's demonic laughter could be heard across the building, sending chills down anyone who heard it's spine.
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"Honey!!" (Y/n) exclaimed, holding up the box of tea that arrived at their house,"Your tea shipment came!"
Alastor, who was reading the paper at the kitchen table, looked over to see his dear (Y/n) carrying two large cardboard boxes.
He teleported over, making his shadows place them atop of the counter. His keen eyes narrowed at the second box, seemingly almost identical to the first one.
"How peculiar!" Alastor said, tapping his cane on the second box, almost poking it as if it was a foreign object.
"What's peculiar about it?" The fellow deer demon asked, peering over at the box her partner was so intrigued by.
"I did not order two shipments of tea from the catalogue this month!" He replied, his smile tightening in irritation. Could someone be trying to plant something in this hotel? Trying to hurt any of his friends, his beloved, or him?
"Maybe it's a promo box?" (Y/n) suggested,"I mean, you are a loyal customer of theirs. Maybe they want you to try a new product, I hear that's the new rage."
"Ah" Alastor replied, walking closer to the counter to rip open the second box to be met with a letter and a large box of tea.
"Thank you for your loyalty Mr. Alastor. We're reaching out to our most loyal customers to give this Promo box to! We're asking that you try our newest flavor, a (your favorite flavor) but with a twist! Despite the erratic sounds at night in Hell, this tea should help you fall right asleep! If you enjoy it, please promote so on your beloved Radio Show!"
"I was right!" The doe said, looking up at her partner,"They must've given it to you because they know you're famous and can promote their tea! Very smart people, I wanna try one tomorrow!"
"Tomorrow? Why not today my doe?" Alastor said, looking down at his partner.
"My stomach isn't feeling the best. Charlie's cake wasn't fully cooked through, but I didn't want to be rude and not eat it. Especially because no one else was!"
Alastor chuckled, petting her sensitive ears. "Now now (Y/n), you should've listened to me! I know all!"
"Al..." She said, batting her eyes up at him,"Do you mind trying it for me? I wanna know if it's good, but I don't want to throw up in my sleep!"
"Why should I?" He inquired, smirking down at (Y/n). "It seems like this predicament could've been easily avoided my little doe! Hahaha!"
"Please" She softly asked, smiling at him back.
"I suppose I can try one cup of it." He said, sitting down at the table, fully expecting (Y/n) to make him the cup as he finished reading his paper.
She giggled at him and began to start the kettle. Moments like these can't be replaced, a docile and homey moment between the two of them. (Y/n) loved seeing this side of him. The Alastor side of him, not the Radio Demon.
(Y/n) opened the smaller box that was enclosed in the large one, picking out the first tea bag. She smelled the bag, the fumes of blended herbs wafting in her nostrils. It smelled lovely, she would've to drink one alongside Alastor.
But she held back on picking up another bag, knowing its sleeping effects. (Y/n) really didn't want to throw up while in her sleep, and potentially on Alastor, who would be as knocked out as her.
Sighing, she finished preparing the tea, pouring it in Alastor's favorite teacups, the one (Y/n) gifted him on their second anniversary many years ago.
She walked back over to him, placing the teacup on his saucer, putting the sugar cube in as well.
"Thank you dearest" Alastor said, his eyes skimming over the newspaper,"I shall be in our room in a moment, why don't you go ahead and get in your nightwear?"
"Alrighty" (Y/n) replied, patting the back of Alastor's chair. That was something the two of them did, (Y/n) knew when to touch Alastor and when to not. Still wanting to show him affection, she'll pat an object close to him.
Alastor gave her a soft smile before returning his focus to the newspaper.
The doe walked up the stairs in the hotel to their shared room. She got in her fluffy pajamas, completed each and every step to her skincare routine, and crawled into bed with a book.
The silence was only broken by the occasional turn of a page, this was (Y/n)‘s daily quiet time, as Alastor liked to read the paper before turning in for the night.
This normally is for about an hour, but tonight it was a mere 30 minutes as the door busted open.
The doe yelped, her skittish nature causing her to flinch at the sudden jolt of noise. Her partner flittered into the room before crawling on top of her, his eyes droopy from the affect.
“Hi sugar” He said, burying his face in the crook of her neck. His ears were pressed against his head as he affectionately nuzzled (Y/n). Alastor grabbed her waist and flipped her on top of him, allowing him to bring her closer to his body, her chest atop of his.
“Al-Alastor?!” (Y/n) exclaimed, tensing up. What has gotten into him!? He’s not one to ever make such…bold advances.
“Oh my love” He said, a dreamy lilt in his voice,”you’re just perfection incarnate. Such a lovely little fawn you are.”
Blushing heavily, she let him rest himself on her, snuggling contently. It was rather peaceful, she did not know where this sudden chance of behavior came from, but it certainly wasn’t the worst by far.
(Y/n)’s ears perked up hearing a notification sound ding from her phone. She slowly grabbed it to check what it was.
Alastor was not very keen on allowing this sort of technology in the house, especially knowing Vox is over all of it. So they made a compromise, he’d take out the camera and microphone and she could have the phone.
Seeing it was a message from Vox, she opened it.
Vox: “Hey sweetheart, I pulled a few strings and got a shipment of some new tea of (your favorite flavor) that was being tested. How did you like it baby?”
(Y/n): Oh, it was good, thanks!
Vox: Just good? You sure sweet stuff? Wasn’t it so good you could just kiss the lips off of the person who got it for you?
(Y/n) sighed, shutting her phone off and curling up with her lover.
“I think that’s a yes!” Vox said, throwing his hands in the air ceremoniously. He quickly put on his best bow tie, in hopes it would get taken off by fingers other than his, and made his way towards the Hazbin Hotel.
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Vox searched through each room until he found the one you and Alastor shared.
He scowled at the door, seeing a heart with the initials scribed on it “(Y/i) + A”
Pathetic. He could give you so much more than that. He could give you the most advanced technological sign known to mankind just for some silly initials, not some shitty hard with nearly illegible handwriting.
He opened the door, his signature smirk dropping as he saw Alastor, his arch nemesis (in Vox’s eyes) peppering small little kisses all over (Y/n)‘s face, making her giggle.
“WHAT THE FUCK?!” Vox yelled, his face was blue-screening.
Alastor took one look at the fellow Overlord and let out a long string of laughter, sitting up as he pulled (Y/n) into his lap.
“Vox?! What are you doing here?!”
“YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE THE ONE TO DRINK THE TEA!! AND THEN YOU’D BE MINE!!”
Alastor hooked a arm around (Y/n)‘s waist, looking at his opponent across the room.
“This is my doe, my love, and we all know if she would’ve drank the tea, she would’ve always chosen me.”
Lets just say, the power around the Pride Ring went out after that comment.
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