— “…I still wanna know…” it wasn’t long since you took in the young boy, despite his blood, his past, his father…

you took him in, you loved him regardless of everything..

his voice didn’t sound sad or broken, just same as usual. as if his question was nothing new..

— “would it have been better.. if I wasn’t born.. like everyone says..?” your little spitfire, somewhat tsundere, adoptive son, Ace only buried his head deeper into your lap as he asked..