[Any trace of playfulness from the pirate is gone. And the usual phoenix warmth from his voice has gone icy cold, same with the blue eyes.]

Outside. Now. We're going to talk, and you're going to learn something very important. And if you ever think of insinuating that I hold Ace back again, Ace is going to be the one holding me back. [Gestures out the door, flames coursing down his arm still.]