Firstly, Adela had the same problem. I'd rather she could tell you herself about her demon blood, but it's why she has metal magic. It's forbidden in her world, and would get her killed and hunted. Sound familiar?
Secondly, you've always done a good job parenting her. Sometimes she had memories of another world where she had you as her makeshift adopted father, not me, and she still never shut up about how great you are, even when you're a total idiot.
Thirdly, those fears, those experiences, that's what means you'll be a great parent. [It's hard for Smoker to do compliments, but he can honest and blunt, and showing Ace his true thoughts always came naturally since the other gave Smoker so much of his own.] You had the best role models, and your insane psychotic Grandfather to also show the extremes and motivate you to temper it. Any kid will be lucky to have you. You know how to have fun, you'll never stress over trying to force them to accommodate society, or use them for politics, and you care so much about other people, you'd teach them the importance of getting along in any world they're in. Much like Straw Hat. And don't tell me he was just naturally that way, he wouldn't be even half as good at winning over enemies like me if you hadn't influenced him so much. If he hadn't had the practice of winning you over.
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Three things. [Holds up three fingers.]
Firstly, Adela had the same problem. I'd rather she could tell you herself about her demon blood, but it's why she has metal magic. It's forbidden in her world, and would get her killed and hunted. Sound familiar?
Secondly, you've always done a good job parenting her. Sometimes she had memories of another world where she had you as her makeshift adopted father, not me, and she still never shut up about how great you are, even when you're a total idiot.
Thirdly, those fears, those experiences, that's what means you'll be a great parent. [It's hard for Smoker to do compliments, but he can honest and blunt, and showing Ace his true thoughts always came naturally since the other gave Smoker so much of his own.] You had the best role models, and your insane psychotic Grandfather to also show the extremes and motivate you to temper it. Any kid will be lucky to have you. You know how to have fun, you'll never stress over trying to force them to accommodate society, or use them for politics, and you care so much about other people, you'd teach them the importance of getting along in any world they're in. Much like Straw Hat. And don't tell me he was just naturally that way, he wouldn't be even half as good at winning over enemies like me if you hadn't influenced him so much. If he hadn't had the practice of winning you over.