[Ace loves it when he gets food and gifts, he's so wrapped up in insecurities that ever bit of money or effort put into him is cherished. But he also thinks that he needs to give back too, and this is a way for Smoker to see that Ace really will try for him.

Ace plops down unceremoniously, and pulls the to-go boxes out of the bag. It smells even better now than it did before.] Yeah, I did! It's kinda a tight month, I had to save up for Rip's birthday party, since I'm on booze duty. But I figured that it was worth it, since you're always getting me food.