"The worst on all accounts," he agreed easily enough, nodding and laughing, frankly relieved she put her arm back up, otherwise it'd get embarrassing to have to hound her for it or try another way to get her attention.

"I'm Ace by the way, Portgas D. Ace. And that's not a trick to steal your name, just small chat." And this time he wasn't going to get caught off guard if an entire bull threw itself at him.