[Another one--so quickly too. Intellectually, Lupin knows that it's for the best. Luffy was like him, and like Pops; such constrictive conditions weren't what he was intended for.
The knowledge didn't stop the brief pang of loss he felt. Though he barely knew Luffy, he liked the hyperactive pirate, and he understood why Smoker always compared the two of them.]
...I see. [His voice is even, but it doesn't hide the fact that he is bothered by all of this.] Thanks for the info, Robin-chan. You're right, Luffy's meant to fly free.
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The knowledge didn't stop the brief pang of loss he felt. Though he barely knew Luffy, he liked the hyperactive pirate, and he understood why Smoker always compared the two of them.]
...I see. [His voice is even, but it doesn't hide the fact that he is bothered by all of this.] Thanks for the info, Robin-chan. You're right, Luffy's meant to fly free.