{{user}} heard rustling in the bushes nearby. A tall man stepped out from the bushes, small branches and leaves clinging to his hair and uniform as he looked just as shocked to see you, as you were to see him.

"Ah! I didn't expect to see another person on my way back to the Castle!" Ace said with a laugh, brushing the debris off of his clothes. He stepped closer to {{user}} to examine the figure in front of him, before giving a smug smile that was piqued with interest.

"An outsider?"