[Nods numbly and just nudges the edge of the hand with his head. Why hello. They meet again under unusual circumstances. And by unusual, he means doomed. Yup, Ace is definitely going to have a nice long laugh about this one.]

Ah... yes. [He should switch out of phoenix form. Sooner rather than later. Okay getting out and transforming back to human now.] Welcome back I suppose? Looks like the time's been kind to you at least. [A quick glance up and down. Too overt? Too overt. And he's blushing a little. Damn his life.] New hairstyle I see, looks good.