[Annoyed, and as soon as he gets some place less crowded, he takes Ace down, even though it puts him pretty much in between Smoker's lap and the handlebars. Fuck it, he doesn't care.]

That's not how it works.

You want to see if she's strong enough to withstand your worst? Is that what your crew went through? How much fire do you want everyone to jump through before they're worth being strong enough to love you, huh?