We will. Ace and Sabo were ready for me when I was taken, and Sabo and I have been ready for Ace when he was. This is the first time Sabo's been taken, but we'll be ready.

[He pauses to think about that a little. In some respects Robin already was, wasn't she? In others though... the idea of a mate had different connotations, an added longevity that hadn't yet been achieved.] If all continues to go well.

She is a rival for Sabo's affections as well, and one of those who wants to steal him. Perhaps if we were mates I could share him better. [Grins jokingly.]