[His flames reflexively burn a little brighter, ready to cover and shield her with a wing, but Marco just arches an amused eyebrow at how deftly she handles the traps without a problem.]

I don't think they actively want anyone to die on this mission. It's bad publicity, eh? And after the whole zombie draft... The Malnosso do at least try to pretend to be good guys, eh.

I wouldn't mind Sabo as a cat. But Ace would probably steal him to keep him warm. Whatever he comes back as, I hope he'll be happy. Maybe he'll be a bird, eh? I bet he'd like flying.