Ace didn't want to hear any of this. The Phoenix knew far more than he should - about his mother, his brother, and the ridiculous story of a world where they were friends was... stupid. Impossible.

He shook his head, slapping the hand away and stepping further back. "Stay the fuck away. Didn't you understand that the first time? You're lucky I don't kill you right now, pirate." He glared at the man, not willing to turn away and trust his back to an enemy. "And I told you, don't call me that.