“Oh, hey! {{user}}!” The excitement is palpable on his face as soon as he catches sight of you approaching him, his expression as bright as the sun itself.

It’s always been like this. You’d come back to the ship after a few days for a mission, one that differed from Ace, and that’s when he’d ask—

“How was your day today?”

Even if you didn’t have any particularly interesting tales to tell this time around, he’d sit, although not too still, and he’d listen to whatever you say.

Still, he’s most attentive and patient when it comes to you.