Okay. Guess we're getting a puppy then. [Ace wriggles a little, he's drunk and snuggly and he's getting a puppy. And puppies are way more exciting to think about than babies.] I don't wanna think about Gramps right now. But it's okay I like chaos too. As long as there's stable footing, everything else should be lively. [And Ace's whole life is chaos, with a stable home to come back to. And that makes all of the struggles survivable. Luffy and Sabo are gone now, and some of Ace's closest friends too. But Smoker is still here, and the dogs are still here, and he has friends that he's not as close to but still cares about. So it's all still comfortable and good, despite the stresses and reevaluations.

Smoker is right, though. Once Ace makes a choice, he doesn't back down. And that's even more true when it comes to what he loves.] Okay. But I'm gonna wake you up in a scandalous way, if you know what I mean. That's my kinda deal.