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hello!! ^^ this is my first time requesting, so hopefully i'm doing this correctly :;

can I request a trafalgar law/reader hurt to comfort oneshot, where the two of them get into a really big argument or fight and reader decides to leave him alone for a long time, so THAT eventually leads to some problems between the two and Law has to make things right??

(basically reader gives law the silent treatment, and law is too prideful to admit his wrongs)

thank you in advance!!! I've really enjoyed reading your kid works, so i'd be happy to see more of your writing :)

☆Trafalgar Law x Reader giving him the silent treatment after an argument

Hello dear anon, don't worry, you did it perfectly and thank you so much for your request. I had a lot of fun writing it and I hope it will match your expectation. Enjoy our dear emo boy!

CW : g/n reader, hurt&comfort, Law is bad at express how he feels, let me know if I forgot something

WC : around 2,000 words, whoops, I love Law way too much, I got carried away

Law is not a man of many words. That's the less you can tell. Always quiet about his plans, sometimes, you still struggle to understand what's going on in this beautiful mind. Usually, you just deal with it, supporting him as much as you can. But today, it's too much to handle. He is perpetually busy all day and night, and sometimes the bed is cold, and you know he didn't sleep with you. It hurts. You just have the feeling to carry on with this relationship alone.

"We need to talk, Law." Busy with probably another shenanigan you don't know about, he totally ignores you and continues to read his newspaper. Again. Heavy-hearted, you close your eyes and clench your firsts. You can't step back and always try to round the corners. "Law", you insist. He finally drops the newspaper. "What, y/n-ya?" He asks, annoyed by the interruption.

"Honestly, lately… I feel totally sidelined. You're always focused on your plans I don't nothing about, or busy with your patients. And it hurts" Law looks surprised by your words. Usually, you're more the one trying to smooth the things and trying to be super-comprehensive, because you do love Law, and you know he had been through a lot. Supporting him is the least you can do. But what about you? Your emotions?

"I've not neglected you, y/n-ya. I'm just busy." Yes. That's the whole point. "You're always busy. If you don't need me anymore, just say it," you snarls, anger slowly heating your chest and burning your cheeks. Communication is maybe the key, but it's a struggle to communicate with someone as reserved as Law. The worst? You know he loves you. He's just… an aloof. Always distrustful. "Answer me," your voice is shaky from both anger and distress. " I have things to do, y/n-ya. Don't act like a child. I still feel the same way about you, and you know. "

Maybe it's true, but you don't believe him anymore. You don't even remember the last time you kissed that sweet lips on him. And the feeling of his fingers entwined with yours, when you redraw the lines of his tattoos, cuddling with him in bed. How can you feel the absence of someone you see every day? "I miss you," you confess. "But I'm right here. With you. I need to get those things done, so please be patient." Why can't he understand? With that unreadable face, he's still sitting on his chair. What's going on his mind? "What things, then?" He sighs. "I can't tell."

No. It's enough. Now, you're mad. "Stop pushing me away! I miss you. Do you realize the absurdity of missing someone I can see every day? It's been four days since we last slept together! This morning, you didn't kiss me! You're always taking me for granted and I feel like I'm transparent!" At last, you manage to get a response from him. He removes his hat, runs his hand through his hair, and his eyes darken as your anger is about to explode. "Can you not be patient? I need to… finish what I'm working on. "

No.

Not this time.

He has already stated that too many times before. Before Dressrosa. Before Wano. You already waited way too long. Even for someone as patient as you, it's too much. " I'm tired," you confess, the voice which with emotions. "It can't keep going like this. Why am I always the second choice for you?"

Maybe it's because you always give everything you have to him. Supporting him, regardless of what. You had to break his armor several times to get closer to him, despite his distant and detached personality. The moment he finally confessed about his past was beautiful. The nights you spend together, simply talking about your lives, goals, and dreams, are rooted in your heart. A warm memory of two souls bonding and finding comfort through words and confession. Now, everything is just fading away. And you hate how angry and confused you sound, when Law is just as calm as always. Does he even notice what you just said? You can't tell.

"You don't even answer me. Such a shame to be named heart pirates when you don't even have one." you explodes, shouting the words.

"I don’t think it's the right time to talk about this because you're too emotional y/n-ya. "

"And you're too logical!"

The saying goes that opposites attract, but you're not so certain anymore.

"I'm just so fucking done!" Now, you're screaming and Law growls, "Shh, don't yell, everyone will hear us," he says, caring way too much about his privacy. "I don't care! Just say something! " He looks so tired, with his usual dark rings under his eyes. "Leave me or not, but do something because I'm so done with this shit. I'm the only one trying to communicate and make things right!"

You slam the door of his small office with anger and tears prickling at the corner of your eyes. He doesn't follow you. He remains confined, choking on his own pride. He probably thinks you will be back soon, as always after an argument. But not this time. You're really done. It's his time to make some efforts, to prove that he actually cares about you and your relationship.

At the diner, he doesn't show up. During the night either. It's not easy to distance yourself from him. But you will not change your mind. After three days, he finally starts to realize that you will not come after him.

Why aren't you bringing him his morning coffee, massaging his tensed shoulders, and spreading your stupid concealer under his eyes? All those small actions you always do to lighten his burden as a captain… damn, he never felt that lonely. But what can he do now? How can he fix the mess he made?

The Polar Tang's ambiance is as cold as a winter island after a week. Everybody noticed the huge tensions between you and the Law. The captain is irritable, barking orders at everyone and looking for you everywhere, but you're just hiding from him. He's exhausted by this situation. He's starting to understand what you said: he misses you, even if you're here.

It's becoming too much for his tortured soul after 10 straight days. The pain in his heart is unbearable. In reality, he feels like a child he never had the chance to be: terrified, lost and alone. Are you going to leave him too? Why is everyone around him always dying or disappearing? Is it always his fault? Now, he feels miserable, almost crying alone in his office. He can't even focus when Bepo asks him to bandage a small wound he just made. His hair is messy because he runs his hands through it too much. Law sighs heavily. His nerves completely fading away as he struggles to bandage Bepo. Why the hell is he crying over a poor bandage?

He's exhausted. Physically and mentally. An he misses you. Deeply. He understands everything you said that day. He understands how you have felt lately and it's a horrible sensation. You didn't deserve the way he pushed you away from everything. He misses the warmth of your body, the passion in your sweet kisses, and your hands redrawing his chest tattoo.

He needs to make things right.

In this situation, what Corazon would have done?

Probably running after you after slamming the door, falling miserably on the ground, and crying pathetically with an ugly nose running. Law frowns. But at this point, he's so desperate that he wouldn't mind crawling and begging for your forgiveness. He stumbles out of his office, tired, and looks for you. How can you hide on such a small ship? "Have you seen y/n?" He asks to everyone and they all they say no. Are they lying? Where have you gone? Did something happen to you? Poor Law is so stressed right now, more than usual. He spent the entire day looking for you and failed. Is it too late? Have you just left? Without a goodbye? No. It can't be. He needs to see, kiss, and hug you. Just one more time, just one last time. Even if feels that he doesn't deserve you.

He slams the door of the bedroom you used to share with brutal force. As he takes off his hat before laying on the mattress, he sighs and an idea crosses his mind. But he's afraid. Because if his plan is not working, it will mean you have already left the Polar Tang. For good. Hands shaking, he finally moves his fingers and mutters, 'room, shambles'. Your plushie disappears as you suddenly pop on the bed.

Oh, thank god, you didn't leave. "Y/n-ya" he whispers, his voice thick with emotions.

Your heart is pounding as you remain silent. Ten days. Bepo, Shachi, and Penguin helped you hide from Law for ten days straight. Giving him the silent treatment was a difficult choice and all you can hope for is that it actually worked. "I'm not a man of many words," he confesses. "But I do love you. I'm sorry for always pushing you away, please forgive me. It's just that... I need to keep you out of trouble. If you don't know my current plan for now, it's safer. " For someone as quiet as him, he's talking a lot. But still not enough."I think I've taken you for granted, but I want to be there for you. Please, let me stay by your side. Don't leave me, please." He almost begs, his voice thick with emotions.

His gentle touch on your cheek almost melts you. You missed those beautiful, smooth hands on your face. You get closer, enjoying the warm heat heating up your chest. "You're so beautiful", he whispers. He looks so genuinely innocent, discovering again all the small details of your face. What has he done to be so fortunate in love? Does he only deserve you? You can tell that he's not even sure as he waits for your answer, trying to hide the slight shaking in his movements.

"I love you, Law." You gently assure him by kissing the tattoos on his fingers. As the solace embraces his heart, Law is melting inside.

He didn't lose you. It's not too late. "I know you're not good at words, so I won't ask for much. What you just said is already perfect. Thank you for confessing to me. I know it's hard for you to open up." you reassure him. "What should I do, y/n-ya? How can I show you that I care about you? I won't repeat this situation twice." His eyes are now shining with pure determination. "Just the small things you used to do before. Sleeping with me, giving me a hello and a goodnight kiss... you remember that? Our routines." Law nods, probably taking mental note. "I have to kiss you twenty times." You raise an eyebrow confusedly. "Why?"

He shrugs. "It's been ten days since I last saw you. And I'm supposed to kiss you all mornings and evenings." He's so serious right now, you can't help but burst out laughing. He's not joking at all. God, you love this nerd so much. The confusion on his face is even more hilarious. " I love you," you sigh between two laughs. "Why are you laughing? Am I wrong?" That man is so smart, cold and logical, but with love… he's just a mess. A beautiful mess. The one you will always love and cherish. "You're so adorable."

And now, he's blushing. How dare you call him adorable? "Just come here," he sighs, grabs your hips, and sits you on his laps. His lips are sealed to yours, and he kisses you. Twenty times. And he's counting. Every kiss is filled with passion, love, unspoken emotions, and sweet promises.

And, as always when you're together in the same bed, you end up redrawing the tattoos on his chest. As you gently caress his skin, he falls asleep, the tension finally leaving his face. You cradle your head against his chest. His heart is slowly beating, and he looks so calm right now.

You are here with him, and his tortured mind can finally get some sleep.

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Peeking at the neighbours: a Dutch selection of successful sustainable companies in Belgium

Dressr is the Belgian clothing library to borrow sustainable, independent designer clothing from the Benelux

The Netherlands has a healthy start-up climate in which sustainable, innovative ideas are welcomed with open arms, but the neighbours also have good results. Belgium has 47 B Corps[1] – companies that take sustainability into account along the entire chain – and annually awards various prizes to reward corporate social responsibility, such as the Belgian Business Awards for the Environment (BBAE)[2]. The following sustainable neighbouring companies are interesting to study.

ecoBirdy

The Antwerp-based ecoBirdy[3] collects old plastic toys and recycles them into designer furniture for children and adults. The new material consists of that waste for 100 percent, so that the furniture itself is also fully recyclable and the circle remains closed. It took two years of research to develop the right recycling technique.

Richard Armchair + Judy Side Table Shadow

Each piece comes with a children's book that explains circular design in a child-friendly simple way. The aim is to introduce the young, former owners of the collected toys to the circular economy at an early stage and to inspire them to contribute to a more sustainable future. The business model resulted in various awards such as the Henry van de Velde Ecodesign by OVAM Award[4] in 2019.

Revive

Revive[5] explores untapped territory to revive it – socially and ecologically. This means that it does not occupy any green spaces, but rather transforms old industrial environments into lively neighbourhoods with lots of greenery. To this end, it uses innovative and energy-efficient techniques such as cross-laminated timber (CLT)[6] as an alternative to cement, concrete and steel. CLT reduces the need to heat homes and removes CO2 from the air instead of creating emissions.

WATT project Ghent centre

An example project is the former industrial site of Sidaplex[7], producer of biopolymer films. In 2021, the industrial site made way for the green community 'RUTE'[8], with 105 green houses, equipped with heat pumps and green roofs.

Dressr

The first clothing library in Belgium has opened. In 2020, the financing was completed and the online platform could start. After years of puzzling, the business model is viable, including complex operational issues such as stocking, washing the garments and logistics to circulate clothes between different borrowers.

Dressr's mission[9] is to persuade consumers to borrow clothes more often and thus curb the overproduction of clothing. Customers can borrow items once for a period of 10 days or purchase a membership from 39 euros per month for 2 items. The platform distinguishes itself from international competitors such as Rent the Runway by its local approach. The range is limited to sustainable, independent brands from the Benelux.

Ecobuilders

Project Diana, Boutersem

Sustainable and energy-efficient building and renovation are becoming increasingly common, but it remains difficult for consumers to get started. That is why Ecobouwers[10] was founded, an information and network platform for homeowners and construction professionals in Flanders.

New sustainable solutions are shared on the site, such as the latest information about solar panels and insulation. (Re)builders can complete tests[11] to see whether someone’s house is suitable for the heat pump or green heat. 400 existing sustainable houses can be viewed online, such as a 'picturesque bio-ecological house'[12], made with renewable materials such as flax and loam. Finally, an interactive overview[13] with all green construction partners in Belgium helps to take the first step.

Soil Capital

Soil Capital[14] has already helped 506 arable farms in France, Belgium and the United Kingdom with the transition to profitable, regenerative agriculture. For example, it wants to transform one million hectares of land before 2025. Soil Capital's ultimate goal is twofold: to maintain the health and vitality of the soil, so that more CO2 can be stored, and to improve the quality of the harvest.

The company also developed a Soil Capital Carbon program[15] that works with carbon credits. Farmers who want to participate must complete an annual assessment to measure their carbon emissions and carbon storage in the soil. For every ton of CO2 they receive one certificate with a minimum value of approximately 27 euros. 80% of certificates are sold on the carbon market. The remainder stays as a buffer for 10 years.

Source

Anna Roos van Wijngaarden, Gluren bij de buren: deze duurzame bedrijven doen het goed in België, in: Change Inc, 9-12-2022, https://www.change.inc/circulaire-economie/gluren-bij-de-buren-deze-duurzame-bedrijven-doen-het-goed-in-belgie-39310

[1] The interest in B Corp is taking a flight! The European B Corp movement, officially launched in 2015 with 60 companies, has now grown to 700+ B Corps and is leading the way in Europe. Globally, already 4000+ companies in 77 countries are certified. Well-known B Corps in the Netherlands are Tony Chocolonely, Triodos Bank and Dopper. The assessment that companies complete to become B Corp, consists of 5 pillars: employees, the environment, the community, the company’s customers and its governance. https://rainbowcollection.nl/how-to-benefit-from-b-corp-certification/

[2] Every two years, the Federation of Belgian Enterprises organizes the Belgian Business Awards for the Environment (BBAE). These awards reward small and large companies that contribute to sustainable development and combine economic activity and environmental care in an innovative, intelligent way. https://www.vbo-feb.be/actiedomeinen/ethiek--maatschappelijke-verantwoordelijkheid/duurzame-ontwikkeling/de-belgian-business-awards-for-the-environment-zijn-aan-hun-18de-editie-toe_2021-07-12/

[3] ecoBirdy recycles discarded plastic toys and turns them into colourful, kid-sized design furniture that is comfortable to use and easy to clean. ecoBirdy created a system that starts with the collection of old, unused plastic toys, passes through the recycling phase and ends with the design and production of pieces of furniture. The collection of kids' furniture is entirely made of recycled plastic from European waste. Each step is based on social and environmental responsibility. An accompanying storybook and school-programme have been designed to introduce youngsters to the circular economy and inspire them to contribute to a more sustainable future. The design, recycling and production of ecoBirdy furniture is all done in Europe. Based in Antwerp, founders Vanessa Yuan and Joris Vanbriel come from different cultural backgrounds. After gaining several professional experiences in diverse fields of the international fashion and design industry, they found they share a vision to create solutions for environmental problems using innovative technologies. https://www.ecobirdy.com/pages/about-us

[4] The Henry van de Velde Awards reward Flemish designers and companies that integrate design in an intelligent and functional way in their company, projects and services, with a positive impact on society, the environment and the economy. https://ovam.vlaanderen.be/nl/w/wie-wint-de-henry-van-de-velde-awards-23-?redirect=%2F

[5]Revive wants to create qualitative and affordable residential areas in a sustainable way. A citizen’s future in the city, with a minimal ecological footprint. https://www.revive.be/en/about

[6] Cross-laminated timber (CLT) (a sub-category of engineered wood) is a wood panel product made from gluing together at least three layers of solid-sawn lumber, i.e., lumber cut from a single log. Each layer of boards is usually oriented perpendicular to adjacent layers and glued on the wide faces of each board, usually in a symmetric way so that the outer layers have the same orientation. An odd number of layers is most common, but there are configurations with even numbers as well (which are then arranged to give a symmetric configuration). Regular timber is an anisotropic material, meaning that the physical properties change depending on the direction at which the force is applied. By gluing layers of wood at right angles, the panel is able to achieve better structural rigidity in both directions. It is similar to plywood but with distinctively thicker laminations (or lamellae).

[7] Ghent-based Sidaplax VOF, part of the American Plastic Suppliers Inc and based in North Sea Port, has been producing plastic packaging based on corn since 2005. Bio plastics as an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics. https://earthfirstfilms.com/sidaplax

[8] RUTE is a brand new neighbourhood in Gentbrugge, developed by Revive. You can live clean and centrally in a cosy and genuine part of Ghent. https://rute.gent/appartementen

[9] It is Dressr’s aim to help fashion enthusiasts and ethically-minded brands lead the transition towards a more sustainable future of fashion. Long-term, the platform is designed to reduce the pressure on the production of new items, minimizing waste created by both the fashion industry and consumers. https://dressr.be/about-us/

[10] Ecobuilder was founded some ten years ago. Right from the start, the emphasis was on high-quality architecture. They create tailor-made homes, subdivide land, coordinate the construction process and assist companies in developing housing projects. Moreover, Ecobuilder has most professions in house: the project architect is there from the first meeting, as well as the project manager, the customer’s point of contact during the entire construction. Their project coordinator ensures that everything runs smoothly, while for the realisation they can count on a permanent construction team with whom we have been working for years (= quality guarantee). https://www.ecobuilder.be/wie-zijn-we

[11] https://www.ecobouwers.be/aan-de-slag?_ga=2.3696752.1767293434.1671446629-1868561651.1654358647

[12] https://www.ecobouwers.be/woningen/pittoresk-duurzaam-en-met-eigen-handen-gerenoveerd?_ga=2.39411811.1767293434.1671446629-1868561651.1654358647

[13] https://www.ecobouwers.be/professionals?_ga=2.65105134.1767293434.1671446629-1868561651.1654358647

[14] Soil Capital was founded as an independent agronomy firm in 2013 by three farming and finance professionals and is based in Perwez (province of Walloon Brabant in Belgium). Their mission is to support farmers to transition one million hectares to more profitable and regenerative agriculture by 2025. https://soilcapital.com/about/

[15] https://soilcapital.com/program/

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