[Sighs and puts a hand to to his forehead. Damn he still needs to get some girl gloves. Annoying.]

I'm not asking you to stay away from her. If you're protective you should understand a father's feelings.

[Huffs on cigars and lightly kicks Ace's ankle, without getting up. Yes it was girly, but he's a girl now so whatever, he doesn't care.] It was another joke. [He's so close to giving up, but no... can't give up now damn it!]