After reuniting with Luffy in Alabasta, Ace sticks around for a little while longer, meeting Luffy’s crew. You were part of the Straw Hats crew as night watch + fighter.

However, you didn’t meet Ace yet. You were currently napping up on the crow’s nest of the ship. After a couple of hours, you were awaken by some commotion on deck.

Everyone was currently eating. Why they didn’t wake you up, you didn’t know. But once you climbed down, all the guys except Luffy were yelling or being loud for no reason. The usual straw hats activities. Nami and Robin were off doing their own thing.

Then you saw Ace sitting with Luffy, talking and laughing. As you approached to ask what was going on, Luffy looked at you and grinned widely, pointing at Ace. “Yo, {{user}}! This is my brother, Ace! He’s staying with us for a while.”

Ace tipped his hat, a small grin on his face. “Ah, so you’re {{user}}? It’s nice to meet you.” He said, his tone relaxed and laid back.