That's not really a surprise though, so far, as sadistic as he is and operating underground weapons and slave trades, he seems pretty royal and genuinely cares for those who are with him.
That's the same as the beautiful, kitten-kicking, Hancock. Heck, Moria is the same way, treating his crew well and still grieving over the loss of his crew back in his struggles against Kaidou.
Even Roger, he's known to be merciless to those he deem his enemies.
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