[Laughs and nuzzles affectionately, crooning slightly and goes back to his seat.] I really missed you, eh. I discovered I only have a patience for gardening books in the field itself, and usually only when you're with me. [Sticks his tongue out teasingly and plays a finger all over her head and ears and under her chin.]

And I kept your crane with Sabo's pineapples. My room has a very bizarre decor now, but I'm sure that's to be expected. [Pets and then plays his finger out away from her face before zooming it in closer as though to tap her nose.] Ah... and Shanks went home. Which was fast, but at least Ace got to share a few drinks and conversations with him, eh?