Hello everyone, here is the next chapter
I know this is late and I apologize for that. A lot will be handled in this as Marco and Ace get a lot of time together and they speak and stuff happen
Hope you enjoy
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Ace gave a breath as he felt himself waking up, last night's events coming to him, making him sit up in the bed. When he was up, his mind still waking up, he heard a voice to his left as someone spoke. "You're awake, yoi." Marco seemed to have been awake for a bit, him seeing the clock was almost 9. That meant he had slept really long. He must have been more tired than he thought. He gave a nod, mumbling a "yeah," hand massaging his face. "Want to eat here, or head out right away?" Ace shook his head, looking at Marco. "I want to leave now." The other gave a nod. "Okay. Just get ready, and we can leave." He gave a nod, sitting more up in bed and giving a yawn, still waking up.
He noticed Marco heading to the door, most likely to notify someone they were leaving now. As Ace stood up and on his way to grab some clothes for today, he moved to one of the jackets Marco had gotten from his home earlier, grabbing a few things from it, having an idea he might need it if things had happened, but he doubted it. As he had put his clothes on, he went to the bathroom to brush his teeth and wash his face, before he was ready.
When he walked out of the bathroom, Marco was by a desk, putting a few things away, looking at him when he closed the door, giving a smile. "Ready, yoi?" He nodded. "Yeah." Marco gave a small chuckle, moving towards him. "Where do you want to head, yoi?" He gave a smile. "I need to do a quick stop home, to get my wallet and such." Marco gave a nod, holding his hand out to him.
Ace understood and took the hand, before they disappeared in a burst of flames.
-x-
Whitebeard walked into the meeting room they had, everyone, aside from Marco, who had left with Ace for a day or two, was present. He was sure Ace and Marco would enjoy today, he had a feeling they really needed today.
When he sat down in his chair and about to start the meeting, Thatch spoke. "Wait. What about Marco?" He shook his head. "He's off and away for a day or two, with Ace." The blond High Lord blinked. "Why?" He shook his head a small bit. "I don't know. But I decided Marco did deserve a break." Thatch gave a nod at it, eyes moving around, as if unsure, before taking a breath and waiting for him to start.
He knew it was unusual for Marco to have a day off, the prince rarely asking for it, used to doing a lot and expected to do a lot. He was the prince, and in a way, he had more responsibility than him. Marco went in more meetings than him.
He was sure the others couldn't handle his responsibilities for a day or two.
-x-
When Marco and Ace came to Ace's house, there were people there, cops, standing around his home and possibly inside. Huh, he didn't think anyone would notice he was gone. Most likely the ones who delivered his food as it hadn't been taken inside.
Once they came closer, one officer noticed them and was on his way to walk and stop them. "This is a locked off place, please move on." Ace took breath, having practiced this in his head. "Why? I live here." The officer looked shocked. "You are Portgas D Ace?" He gave a nod, moving to grab his ID from his pocket. "Yeah. Here. What's going on here?" The man looked at the ID, before whistling someone over, seeming like the boss in the group, telling who Ace was, or who he claimed to be, showing the ID. The one who came, officer Smoker, looked at him. "Where have you been? Do you realise there is a big pool of blood in your living room, and the food delivery have not been taken inside, the delivery man notifying us two days ago."
Ace pretended to be embarrassed. "Oh lord. I forgot." He motioned to Marco, who didn't seem to know what he was doing, but went with it. "I was away with Marco, who suddenly took me on a trip to Europe for a couple of weeks, I forgot to cancel the deliver for those weeks. And I accidentally cut myself the day we left, as I was surprised, and didn't have time to clean since we needed to leave to reach the plane." The officer gave a look to him, before looking at Marco, who nodded. "It's true. It was a surprise to Ace. I wanted to take him on a trip to bond." The officer gave a nod, seeming to buy it.
"The blood we found was yours, Mr Portgas, the reason we thought foul play because of your money. But they have not been touched. It's good to see you are fine, and have found someone." The officer looked at Marco. "May I get your name and phone number? In case we have further questions." Ace didn't know how this would go, Marco didn't have a cell phone, he was the prince of Hell. But, Marco gave a nod. "Of course. I'm Marco Fishback. If you have something to write on, I can give you my number." The officer nodded, handing Marco something to write on, Marco writing a number down. He wondered what kind of number it was.
When Marco had written a number down, the officer thanked them and told the other officers who was there to leave, before looking back at him. "I'm glad to see you are fine, Mr Portgas. Please leave a note next time." Ace gave a small sheepish smile. "Yeah… I just don't really have anyone to leave a note to…" The officer must have forgotten he didn't have a family anymore, his brothers dead. He remembers Smoker from when he was young, him and his brothers getting in a lot of trouble. Smoker gave an apologetic look. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that, my apologies and condolences again. I will be sure to send someone to clean up the mess on the carpet; it's dried down." That would be hard to remove and he was glad Smoker said this.
"Ah. I-we- might go away again in a couple of days, for another trip. But, I believe you have the key to get in from the security company?" He was sure they would leave back to Hell after this day. Smoker gave a nod. "I do. We have covered the spot, removed a bit, and the carpet does need to be replaced, and we can do that in 4 days, when you are gone. May I ask where you are going?" Ace didn't know what to answer, but Marco did. "We're thinking of Japan, yoi." That did sound nice, and Ace couldn't help but smile. They had spoken about that once, Marco taking him to Japan. Smoker gave a smile. "That sounds perfect, a nice place." Smoker looked at him. "I'm glad to see you're smiling again, Mr Portgas." Ace blinked, before he gave a smile. "Yeah. Things are better right now." They were. He had spoken to Luffy and Sabo, gotten a friend, maybe something more, things calming down.
Smoker gave a last nod, everyone done packing up, and the officers left, Ace and Marco walking inside his home again.
A lot was moved, but not too bad. A bit of the carpet was cut away, but the dried blood was still there and visible. But, Smoker would get someone to fix that when they left again. Ace couldn't help a small breath as he was inside the house again, inside his home again. It felt nice.
After just enjoying the feel of being home for a few seconds, he went and got his wallet from his room, before heading back to Marco, who was waiting by the door. The man looked at him when he came back. "Where do you want to head and eat?" Ace gave a small hum. "How about the one we've been at before? I like it there, and it is a bit private where we sit." The other gave a nod. "That does sound nice, yoi." Ace gave a smile, glad the man agreed. They then headed to the restaurant, speaking about normal things as they walked.
When they came to the restaurant and walked in, the woman behind the counter there gave a smile. "Mr Portgas, I'm glad to see you're okay. There were a few cops here yesterday, asking about you." He gave a small nod. "Yes, there was a misunderstanding as I went on a sudden trip and forgot a few things." The woman nodded, seeming glad about that, walking around the counter. "Would you like your usual table?" Ace gave a nod, and the woman followed them to it, barely anyone in the restaurant as it was early. Not many restaurants opened this early and was up as late as this, one of the reasons he liked it.
When they were seated, the waiter looked at him. "Would you like your usual, Mr Portgas?" He gave a nod. He had missed the sushi here. She gave a nod, before looking at Marco. "How about you- Mr Fishback if I remember- what would you like?" Marco gave a small smile. "Correct. And I would like the same, yoi." The woman gave a nod, asking what they wanted to drink, both ordering some sparkling water, before she walked off.
When she was gone, he looked at Marco, who had a smile, seeming to enjoy being here, and to have it calm. The man did do a lot in Hell. But, he was the prince after all. Marco gave a look to him. "Why isn't this place more crowded, yoi? It is a nice place, and the ones working here are really nice." Ace gave a small shrug. "I don't really know. I guess it is because it's expensive. Most can't afford to eat here." That was what he guessed, he knew it was really expensive, but he liked the food, people, and place. And, he could afford it. Marco gave a nod, before sending him a curious look.
"I need to ask, yoi. How did you find out how to call me? Or any devil for that matter."
Ace gave a small sigh. "I- When I went to school, I knew- or half-knew- a few in my class, and they were into some weird things, like the supernatural- not that I'm calling you weird- but yeah. And I- they more like it- kept in contact with me after… after what happened, and we have a group chat thing on Discord, and they wrote how to summon a demon, them wanting to try to make a demon friend. And I thought, 'Hey, what do I have to lose?' and kind of tried… I didn't expect it to work… But, I'm glad it did." Marco gave a nod. "I'm glad it did too. Who are these friends?" Ace thought for a second, before giving a small sigh. "I don't know if we're friends anymore… I haven't spoken much to them after everything. I got… depressed before I called you." He had gotten better a couple months after his brother's death, before it suddenly got too much, and he had dropped out of school and things just got worse, then he had tried to contact a demon and then this all had happened. He was better now. He shook his head a bit, before continuing.
"Anyway, they are a group of 6, which is Law, Perona, Zoro, Brook, Eustass- they are my age- and Mihawk, who's Perona's big brother. He's there since Perona keeps dragging him along."
Marco gave a small chuckle. "Believe it or not, I actually know Mihawk. He's tried many times to contact us, managed a few times, but only for questions, which only need a small bribe of gold or food. Same with Brook, and the others. But, I know those two names the most." Marco blinked. He didn't know that. "They have..? They seemed unsure." Marco gave a nod. "Most likely since they were going to ask for more, to ask one of us to be a part of their group, that would mean a soul." Ah, that made sense. "Have… Have they tried?" Marco shook his head. "Not anything real, just the normal question things. I would have known, since I handle every request in a way." Ace nodded, glad by that. He didn't want them to lose their souls. He might not be their friend anymore, but he cared about them, even if they didn't even think about him. He was really close to a few of them, especially Eustass, when his brothers were alive.
Before they could start another topic, or continue the one they were on, their food and drinks came, Ace and Marco giving a thank you, before they started to eat. Ace really liked the food here, and would enjoy this. He enjoy a few bites in silence, Marco seeming to do the same, before Marco spoke, looking at him.
"Ace, about yesterday, how long have you felt like that, yoi?"
Ace thought a second, before he shook his head a small bit. "I… I don't know. I didn't know myself, but when I met Sabo and Luffy, Sabo said I spoke about you a certain way, and then told me to tell you how I feel. ...I still don't know to be honest…" He didn't know yet, still trying to figure it out. Marco gave a nod. "What do you feel?" Ace shook his head a small bit, trying to place his words. "I feel safe around you, and like being around you. I really like you… I've just never felt like this about anyone… and I didn't even know I liked… males. I don't have an issue with it, but I just don't know."
Ace felt unsure, finding himself looking to the left, not at Marco, not sure if Marco was okay with what he said. He didn't know he would ever like someone, and had always thought it would be a girl. He really didn't mind it, but was unsure about it all. He looked back at Marco when he felt a hand being placed over his, Marco giving a smile. "I really like you too, Ace. And we don't need to rush anything. We both need to figure things out, and I haven't felt anything towards anyone before, not before I met you, yoi." Ace gave a nod, really glad Marco felt something back to him, also telling he was unsure. It made him happy. Ace had to move his hand to his cheek, drying a stray tear. He felt Marco give a small squeeze with his hand, giving a small worried look.
Ace shook his head. "I'm happy. It's just- the last year hasn't been… easy for me. And a lot is happening fast."
Marco gave a nod and a comforting smile. "I understand, and I get why. That's one of the reasons I think we should take things slow, yoi. For both of us." Ace smiled, glad Marco was as understanding. He was already overwhelmed by everything that had happened the last month, no idea where to go or what to do, Marco being the only thing he felt kept him okay. After what Sabo had said, he had found out he had felt more than friendship towards Marco for a small while. Just the fact Marco felt something back was more than he had even hoped for.
They spoke about more calm things after that, Ace trying to calm himself, glad to be back on Earth, feeling more home here. He felt he got a break now. Marco did say the High Lords did feel bad about what they had done, telling why they had done it, telling they thought Ace had done something, and how bad they felt when the truth was told. Marco also said Thatch had told about him being the reason Stefan bit him, which he had really apologized for, the same with Curiel and the headache. Ace felt bad for them, that they had been punished for it, which he wanted to avoid, not wanting to ruin the relationship between them and Marco. But, it did seem to have gone fine, and Marco did tell he had said to either leave him alone, or be nice. He had noticed the High Lords trying to be nice, but didn't know what to think of it. It was a lot to take in, even more with all of this.
They stayed at the restaurant for almost 4 hours, enjoying themselves and speaking about everything they thought about, eating breakfast and lunch, before they ventured out, going around the park and close area, Ace really glad to be back here. As they had walked around, Marco had moved to hold his hand, just holding it like it was normal, which helped him calm down. It felt good, and he really did like Marco, he felt really safe around the other. They continued to speak about small stuff, before they went to have dinner at a different place, a pizza place. Marco didn't bring up the topic of them, or what had happened yesterday again, and he was a bit glad by that. He had a lot to figure out still. When they had eaten, it was starting to become a bit late, Ace feeling tired, and they headed to his home. When they got inside, Marco looked at him.
"I know you have a lot to think about- we both do- but I do think you need a bit of peace. If you want, you can stay here alone tonight, to be by yourself and think, try and figure what you need out."
Ace blinked. "Are you sure? The bond thing?" Marco shook his head a bit. "It is still settling, but one night should be fine. And if it should not go, I will feel it too, and I will come right away. But, only if you want to. I can stay, Pops did say that was fine." He didn't know he got over a day off, and that was nice. But… "I would like to stay here, alone." He really needed to think and try and figure out. And, while he really liked the others' company, he did want a bit of alone time. Marco gave a nod. "I get that, yoi. And, should anything happen, or you don't want to be alone, all you need to do is close your eyes, concentrate on me, and say my name in your mind. I will hear it." He nodded. That was good to know. He hadn't been alone in a while, much less in his home. And, last time, he had been stabbed and died.
"Thank you, Marco. I really appreciate you being as understanding." Ace really couldn't have been luckier in how understanding and calm Marco was. The other shook his head. "It's nothing, yoi. We can't rush this. And, a lot has happened for you. Not just the last month, but last year." He nodded. That was true. Everything was still new and fresh, from meeting Marco and losing his brothers, to then meet them again. Just a lot. He looked at Marco. "I'll see you tomorrow then." Marco gave a nod. "We do, yoi." Before Ace could say the last goodbye, Marco stepped closer, an arm going around his waist, face going closer carefully, giving him a chance to say no.
But he didn't want to say no, and closed his eyes, moving his hands to Marco's shoulder as their lips connected in a kiss. Not a deep one, but a kiss.
They stayed like that for a few seconds, before parting, Ace feeling happy, Marco having a smile too. "Bye, yoi." Ace gave a nod. "Bye." And Marco gave a comforting stroke on his back, before he let go, and disappeared in a burst of flames.
As he was gone, Ace took a breath. He really liked the other. He got and changed into a bit more comfortable clothes, before he placed himself on the couch, turning the TV on and sitting under his blankets.
It felt good to be home for a bit.
-x-
Marco went inside the dining area, everyone present. Pops did seem to understand where Ace was and gave him a look, which he nodded to.
Marco was glad Ace was glad, and he would be sure to try and speak to the man later. As he was inside and sat down, starting to take a bit of food, he felt everyone look at him, Thatch speaking first. "Where's Ace? Is he eating here too?" Marco shook his head a bit.
"He's not here right now. He's back home."
Thatch gave a small nod, giving an "okay…" sound, before normal chatter started up.
They spoke about normal things, everyone seeming in good mood. It was good to see things were still fine, even though he had been gone almost the entire day. He knew everyone depended on him a lot, even Pops. He did all the meetings and most arrangements with others, the king not expected to leave or do much, doing other stuff as the king, the devil, being more of a image. Yes, he was the most powerful, but he didn't do much. If he got involved, it was bad and would usually mean armageddon. But, he was comfortable with his job, not minding it.
When they were finished eating, Pops sent a look at him, asking if he had time for a few words. It was to update him on how things had gone today, but he was sure the man would ask how things were with Ace. He did have a few things to tell, knowing the man would like the news.
As Marco left with Pops, Thatch gave an angry sigh, angry at himself.
Marco said Ace wasn't here, but home, way earlier than he should since he was a Cambion. There had to be a reason as to why that was, and he was sure he knew why. It was because of them. Ace had been distant all the time. And that was because of them, they had messed up. But he had hoped they could manage to fix it, at least some of it, make it work and have Ace enjoy it here.
But now he was gone, back home in his human world.
He saw the others figuring out the same. There had to be something they could do. They needed to speak to Marco, to see if Ace could come visit them. Well, he did need to. Or, Marco visiting Ace would work too… They might have ruined everything and Ace was gone now. He had noticed Marco had been more happy with Ace, so he obviously cared. They shouldn't have made the kid want to leave this bad, they should have realised there was a valid reason to why he was here.
He gave a sigh, having a somewhat idea what they could try, and asked the others about it, them agreeing to what he said, wanting to try to right their mistake. All of them spoke for a bit, getting a somewhat thing to do, if it was possible, before he went to find Marco, needing to try this. He didn't find him at once, thinking he was with Pops, but found him an hour later, going up to the man.
Thatch got Marco's attention by saying his name, continuing after the hum. "When is Ace coming back?" Marco gave a small hum again. "Tomorrow, yoi." Okay, that was good. That meant they still had a chance to fix this, and maybe had that small chance. "Could you two maybe eat with us? Like, please? I- we really want to try and include Ace and make him comfortable. To fix our mistake." Marco gave a nod and a small sigh. "I'll ask Ace, yoi. But I can't promise anything." Thatch shook his head. "Of course not. Just ask, and tell me when you know." Marco nodded, telling he would, before he left with a goodbye.
Thatch had a big smile as he left to tell the others the good news. They had a chance to fix this!
They needed to make this perfect.
-x-
Marco gave a small sigh as he sat down in a chair in Pops' office, the man sitting down in his own chair, looking at him. "Things have been fine here, but how about you and Ace? I thought you would be gone for another day too?"
He gave a nod. "I spoke with Ace and he wanted- and most likely need- time for himself, yoi. The bond can handle that." The man gave a nod, giving him a small frown. "Is everything fine?" Marco gave a nod. He knew he should tell Pops. "We figured out we feel more for each other than just friendship, yoi. And it is a lot to take in for Ace, a lot having happened for him the last year. Losing his brothers, getting depressed, summoning me, and then dying and winding up here and all that has happened here." Marco really got why Ace wanted the night alone, to try and figure things out. Also to be able to just relax by himself, back home. And if he doesn't want to be alone, he can just call him. He expected the man to be shocked, but instead, he laughed. "I knew you two would become something, son." Marco blinked. "How, yoi?" Pops gave him a smile.
"When you said you accidentally cast a bonding spell, a spouse one at that, I already knew. That's why I asked when I would meet my son-in-law. One can't cast a successful spouse spell without feeling something, on both parts."
Marco blinked. He didn't know that. He knew it was always used on ones that felt something, not that it was impossible to cast. "But I thought we would feel the entire bond then, if both had feelings." Pops gave a nod. "Yes. But, remember, Ace is a Cambion." Marco gave a breath, hand going to his face. "Only half of him is bonded to me." That was why this was all still new and shocking. They weren't completely bonded, only half of Ace was bonded to him. But, it also meant his feelings were true. Not only that the spell had worked, but that he still did, his human side. His demon side hadn't settled yet. It had him smile, feeling glad. Glad Ace's feelings were true. He had been a bit worried it was because of the bond.
He looked back at Pops when the man spoke. "You two seem happy together. Ace really seems to like you. And, I have a feeling you like him too." Marco nodded. "I do, yoi. I never realised how much. Same with Ace, until Sabo mentioned it. It was clear to everyone, but us." Pops gave a chuckle. "It is often like that. I won't interfere, but what you two decide, you have my full support." Marco gave a nod, feeling comforted by that. "Thank you, Pops. That means a lot." The man shook his head. "I will always support you, no matter what." He nodded, glad he, and Ace, had his support. He knew Ace liked the man.
Pops moved to grab something, seeing it was a deck of cards. "How about a game of cards?" Marco nodded. That did sound nice.
He hoped Ace and he would be able to talk more tomorrow.
-x-
Ace sat on his couch, watching a show, Bones, which was about a crime group working with solving cases. It was something to have on and it was getting a bit late.
He had enjoyed this day with Marco, speaking a lot with the other and him being as understanding and giving him time, but also being there with and for him, supporting him. He had helped him actually put words to his feelings, still being unsure, but also knowing he felt something, a lot, for Marco. He just didn't know what to do with it. He had never felt anything like this, and so much had happened the last month- last year- way too much for him to take in, and he really enjoyed this night by himself. At the same time, he didn't really want to be alone. He didn't want to call Marco; he should relax himself and not be with him. He really wanted to think by himself, but also not. This was all confusing.
As he was relaxing, thinking of heading to his bed, his doorbell rang, before hard knocking- banging- started on his door.
Ace frowned, not sure who or what this was. A bit nervous. He never had people at his door, and the cops had been here a couple days, before suddenly leaving. Maybe someone thought this place was abandoned, and it was a big place- one could see someone with money lived here. He stood up, heading towards his door carefully, scared who it might be. Maybe it was the one who had stabbed him? He was prepared to call for Marco, knowing he would appear in a second if something was wrong.
When he was at the door, the banging still continuing, he took a deep breath, before he carefully opened it, starting at a 'hello', but only got a letter out, before a body jumped on him, sending him to the floor, a body sitting on top of him..
"Where the fuck have you been?!" Ace blinked, seeing Eustass sitting on top of him, hands grasping his shirt and shaking him.
"Eustass..?" Muttered Ace, not sure. But the man continued to shake and yell. "You ass! Do you know how worried I've been? Especially when the frikking cops came and said you had disappeared with blood in your house! You don't fucking dare do that again!" When the red-head finished, he was panting, looking at him, most of the fury leaving his eyes, before more of a worry was there. "Where have you been? Why were you suddenly gone? Why was there blood in your house? Why did the cops think someone had attacked you?" Ace tried to speak, not sure what to say. "I-I… what?" Eustass took a deep breath, releasing him and standing up, helping him up. "Sorry for that. But NO! You don't get to do that! Now, tell me where you have been and what happened? I- we're worried!" Ace blinked. "We?"
Eustass nodded. "Yes, we! Law, Brook, Zoro, Perona, and Mihawk- although that ashole never admits it. Damn, you just disappeared and you didn't think we would be worried?! And the cops came and interrogated all of us! We thought you were dead- or kidnapped- or something!" Ace was sure they didn't care, that they didn't care about him anymore. Was he wrong about that? "I didn't- I don't... know…" The man gave a sigh, looking at him. "I know we haven't spoken much the last months, but you seemed to want space, and we decided to give you a bit of space, but then you just shut yourself off, and we didn't know what to do, and then you did this thing!" The red-haired man gave a breath, moving to hug him. "I'm so relieved you are fine! You have no idea how worried I was." Ace shook his head, not sure what to do or say. "I-I didn't mean to worry you."
Eustass shook his head, letting go of him. "I know. Now, explain!" Said the other as he dragged him to the living room, sitting down in his couch, looking at him expectantly. Ace gave a nod, sitting down, trying to figure out what to say. He couldn't tell the truth. "I-I met this guy, Marco, and he… We…" Ace didn't know what to say. Eustass looked at him worriedly, and with fury that Ace can see is not directed to him. "Has he been mean to you? 'Cus if yes, I will kill him." He gave a small laugh, remembering the other being like this, protective. It felt nice. "No. He's been nice… Like really nice… And he invited me on a trip, surprisingly, and that's how the blood happened as I cut myself, and we left fast, me forgetting to cancel things." He decided to go with the same story he told Smoker. Eustass gave a slow nod, thinking.
"Do you like him? You know, like 'like' like?" Ace didn't know what to do or say. "I… I don't- it's just a lot, and stuff- and I don't know…" He really didn't know, it was all so much and confusing. Eustass looked at him, seeming worried for him, moving a hand to his shoulder. "Okay, this is apparently something you're not sure about. Tell me about him. If he got you out of your den, he must have done something right." Ace blinked. "But, don't you need to be home? It's late, and school tomorrow?" Eustass snorted.
"You are so damn much more important than the fucking school. Friends are more important than that place. And I haven't seen you in months. And don't you dare tell me you're not inviting me to sleep here, 'cuz I'll just invite myself then."
Ace gave a nod and small smile, glad the man cared, and remembered this, that if Ace didn't invite him to stay, he just invited himself and stayed. He had really been a good friend before, and Ace had been sure he had lost him as a friend, but he was wrong apparently. Eustass still cared. "Yeah. I would like if you stayed… A lot is on my mind." Eustass smiled.
"That's why you have me, your personal friend psychiatrist best friend friend! And, I will decide if he's okay, or if I should punch him and make him stay away- or disappear suddenly." Ace laughed. "You said friend twice." Eustass laughed. "I so did! Now, tell."
Ace was glad he still had Eustass as a friend, and he hadn't changed.
And that's the chapter, hope you enjoyed
A lot was done in this, Ace and Marco talking and figuring stuff out, things being revealed, and High Lords planning something, and Ace finding out he still has Eustass as a friend
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