He had been thinking of suggesting Ace try a more direct route, but that was way too forward. Besides, he was engaged and really shouldn't be honestly considering giving in, no matter how long it could be to meet up with Tobias again...

"I was thinking that maybe your task is impossible."

No, no, that didn't work. If it disenheartened anyone, it seemed to be Espio himself.

"At least, if you keep going for token gestures like that."