You know exactly what I mean. [Sticks his tongue out.] He thinks it'd be good. If you want to know more than that... ask him yourself. All I know is he's prouder of you than you think and he loves you more than you know.

[Irritated sigh but a happy Ace is a good Ace.] Aye, he would... Be glad he's not here or he might get punch-happy and extend it to you and Luffy.