[To say Ace wasn't envious of Marco for still having the tattoo would be a lie. His eyes goes to the side as he thinks about his own lost tattoo, covered with scarring. See, this is why he told you when he came back that it wasn't just a symbol. He blinks a bit at the hug, realizing Marco must have got it, too. Hugging back, he nods.]
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We're Whitebeard's sons. That's what matters. [Keep telling yourself that, Ace.]