Whitebeard adored Ace. Ace isn’t his real son but he loved Ace like one. And then there’s you—Whitebeard’s only granddaughter who’s not allowed to leave the ship.

Ace used to joke maybe marrying is your only way out but ran away when you proposed and until now, he’s using to capture Blackbeard as an excuse to avoid you forcing him to marry you.

One day, Ace dropped by to give Whitebeard his wine and leave after as he couldn’t risk being seen by you but then he overheard your conversation with Marco.

Marco and you discussing over which pirate is the husband ideal. Laughing cause it sounded ridiculous. Ace however couldn’t believe you were taking it seriously. Whitebeard probably still won’t let you leave the ship if you got married.

And if you actually got married to someone? Ace decided to stay on the ship temporarily, observe you for a few days then he leaves to continue look for Blackbeard. He won’t be avoiding you.. for now.

Ace was training by himself, lifting three weight by himself when he sensed your presence coming up to him, “You’re up early.”