[Sanji sees the chance, that short opening that would allow him a chance to actually come out on top of things. It's just one moment, one potential opportunity to push through and try to defeat Zoro. Not that he's sure if that's even the goal in the end, even in his mind it's not about winning but proving. Even if he's not sure what he's trying to prove half of the time.
That he's good enough? That he's better? That he's stronger? None of that really fits. And even in his mind and without the worry of judgement of others there's not an easy fit for the mess of friendship and rivalry and feelings between them that are better worded with a slash and a kick. Those things rarely get messed up in translation. He can respect Zoro, believe in his strength, care about him but saying it? That's a lot to ask.
And that respect means that he's not turning down this chance. Not just for himself, but for Zoro too in a sense. He'd be so furious if Zoro had the chance for victory and didn't take it. So Sanji goes for it as soon as he's recovered enough to, kicking with as much strength and speed as he can safely afford for this.
Sanji knows what Zoro can handle, what he can take, and his heart is racing and his stomach is tied up in knots. He's excited and it's all adrenaline and motion when he closes in and makes contact. ]
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Date: 2019-05-27 03:04 am (UTC)That he's good enough? That he's better? That he's stronger? None of that really fits. And even in his mind and without the worry of judgement of others there's not an easy fit for the mess of friendship and rivalry and feelings between them that are better worded with a slash and a kick. Those things rarely get messed up in translation. He can respect Zoro, believe in his strength, care about him but saying it? That's a lot to ask.
And that respect means that he's not turning down this chance. Not just for himself, but for Zoro too in a sense. He'd be so furious if Zoro had the chance for victory and didn't take it. So Sanji goes for it as soon as he's recovered enough to, kicking with as much strength and speed as he can safely afford for this.
Sanji knows what Zoro can handle, what he can take, and his heart is racing and his stomach is tied up in knots. He's excited and it's all adrenaline and motion when he closes in and makes contact. ]