Yeah, I figure I can't protect you here by lying to you. [But he's relieved Ace is surprised, because it means Ace gets that it won't be easy for Marco to say a word sometimes. And he knocks Ace's hat over his eyes. To be a pain.]

But likewise, I can't help you if you're lying and saying you're fine if you're not, got it? I promise, no matter how bad you think it is, if I can handle yours and Pops deaths in the same day, I can handle anything you throw my way. Agreed?