[he doesn't take offense really because he knows what he's talking about but Smoker clearly doesn't. In fact Ace isn't even sure what Smoker's talking about except for something clearly bothering him.
As for why he's even talking about it, Ace isn't sure except maybe... Is it possible...?]
[Action]
As for why he's even talking about it, Ace isn't sure except maybe... Is it possible...?]
Are you lonely or something?
[does he just...really want a friend?]