[That was almost too easy. In his head, Smoker had worked it up to be some big deal that he'd have to talk Ace into. He's almost disappointed. He had words planned. And Smoker doesn't prepare words!]
Just like that?!
[Was their enmity really that one-sides all along?]
Aren't you worried about me using it to catch your brother?
[Granted, it was the same argument Smoker had already had with himself, that he could get stronger without Ace, but not here in stupid Luceti, and he wasn't going to catch Luffy here so it was moot. Still though, Portgas' instant acceptance had thrown him off.]
Is it the boobs? [Practically flashes Ace by gesturing down now that they're unzipped.] Because they'll be gone in a week or two, whenever the Malnosso get bored. Sooner if I can manage it. [Huffs and folds his arms, looking up at Ace expectantly awaiting his answers.]
[Action]
Just like that?!
[Was their enmity really that one-sides all along?]
Aren't you worried about me using it to catch your brother?
[Granted, it was the same argument Smoker had already had with himself, that he could get stronger without Ace, but not here in stupid Luceti, and he wasn't going to catch Luffy here so it was moot. Still though, Portgas' instant acceptance had thrown him off.]
Is it the boobs? [Practically flashes Ace by gesturing down now that they're unzipped.] Because they'll be gone in a week or two, whenever the Malnosso get bored. Sooner if I can manage it. [Huffs and folds his arms, looking up at Ace expectantly awaiting his answers.]