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[Ace is sitting and staring, brows furrowed a little. This whole situation has really gotten him frustrated. He went from either dying, or being damn close to it, to this. And while he's absolutely fine with not having his life ended, there's no amount of questions that are unanswered and he's worried for the people left behind. He really did screw up, there was so much he could have done differently, so much trouble he could have saved for those who had to suffer because of his choices and convictions. He's not even sure that his attempt to save his brother worked, and he's not certain he can handle not knowing if those left behind will be okay or not.

It's easier to live without regrets when death is actually the end and you don't have to experience any further consequences.

And now, he's got this second chance but it's overwhelming somehow. He's not going to take for granted a round two at life, but where to go from here when everything is so new and different is exhausting to think about. And somehow exciting too. He's got an idea of what he needs to do, but he's still a little in shock about the whole situation.

After about a minute, he realizes that he's been filming himself, and actually decides to speak.]

Okay, so I'm-[Ace stops mid-sentence, and his head rolls back at an awkward angle. And he starts to snore, while the camera just keeps recording. This goes on for quite a while, unfortunately. And then as suddenly as he passed out, he jerks upright again and blinks. It's a confusing day as is, and narcolepsy doesn't help with that.] Damn. Happened again. Anyway, I'm Ace. If you've got any good information that might help a guy out, I might make it worth your while. [He probably won't.]

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Yeah, that's something. [Common sense kind of stuff in any situation, but hey, he asked and got an answer. Even if it was a basic and unimportant one.] Guess I shoulda been more specific.

NYEH HEH HEH! THE GREAT PAPYRUS IS CHOCK-FULL OF GOOD ADVICE! NOW IT'S YOUR TURN.

Yeah, sure you are. [He'd argue but this is actually really funny to him.] Let's see. Don't go swimming after you eat a Devil Fruit. Or you'll just sink like a brick.

[Darn, that *is* good advice. He'll have to step up his game.]

WELL PLAYED, BUT I'M NOT DONE YET!

YOU
SHOULD
BRUSH AFTER YOU FLOSS.

[Why is he having this conversation right now? He'd stop, he really considers it, but this is stupid fun that no one is getting hurt by. So he's not ending the game just yet.]

That's pretty important information. Like, who would have guessed? [Ace pauses, as if he's deep in thought.] Make sure your shoes are tied, or you'll trip on your laces.

[Pressure's mounting. Sweat appears (somehow) on his skull.]

NYEGH...YOU SPEAK...AS IF FROM EXPERIENCE!

[He doesn't even wear shoes most of the time and he still finds it impressive. But he can't give up. He still has one special attack.]

YOU'VE LEFT ME NO CHOICE. NOW I'LL UNFURL MY ULTIMATE ADVISORY ATTACK. MY "ACE" IN THE HOLE. ARE YOU READY? BECAUSE HERE. IT. COMES.

IN COLD WEATHER, YOU SHOULD PROBABLY WEAR LAYERS!!!

[Because Ace kind of looked like he wasn't doing that. It was advice useful in the general and the particular. There's no recovering from this.]

[Someone else might be concerned about talking skeletons, somewhat sweat or no, but this is Ace and his world has thrown a lot weirder at him.

Oh god, Ace in the hole. That was terrible and he would groan if this whole mess wasn't so damn funny.] I feel like that was directed right at me. And I gotta admit, that's a damn good bit of information. [He's not even wearing a shirt, unless the conditions are dangerous layering is beyond him.] I just don't think I can top that one. I could try, but you really won fair and square.

[He pants. Advice fights are tougher than he thought!]

HAH...HAH...OF, OF COURSE! MY INFORMATION IS EXPERTLY AIMED!

IT WAS--HAH--A GOOD EFFORT, BUT PAPYRUS IS THE MOST INFORMATIVEST! BUT TRYING IS ALWAYS WORTHWHILE, SO YOU MAY BE EVEN INFORMATIVESTER!

[Two great minds just did battle, both sides should be proud! Or something like that.]

Speaking without thinking is shooting without aiming. And you went right for the kill!

[He's got no idea what he's actually saying at this point, but he nods.] Hey, you wanna fight again, I'll take you on for a rematch anytime. But next time I'm gonna win.

[That sounds suspiciously like an offer to hang out, which perks him right up.]

WELL I AM A PRETTY BRUTAL GUY.

WOWIE, THAT SOUNDS FUN!!! I ACCEPT YOUR CHALLENGE, PREFERABLY ACE-TO-FACE AT ONE OR BOTH OF OUR HOUSES.

[It is, how often do you get to hang out with a funny skeleton dude?]

Tough stuff, huh? I'm a former pirate, so maybe we're meant to be rivals. [Or not, but hey, they've got a thing going.] Fine, Ace-to-face it is. Get ahold of me when you're ready to duel again.

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