[ Michinaga shoves him back, which spares him from the impending violence, but somehow Ace seems disappointed as the other Rider drops him. They understand each other in a way that Buffa doesn't openly admit. It often looks worse than it is, but they keep each other in check. At least from Ace's perspective. ]

Did you want something just from me? I'm flattered, but the others would feel bad if they knew you were leaving them out. You're all in charge of taking care of the world together, you know.

[ Protecting it and making it into a world where everyone can find happiness. Only this isn't their world at all, and his amusement mutes somewhat at Michinaga's question. Bruised and a little thin, Ace doesn't look like his usual pristine self. He holds up both empty hands toward his friend. ]

If I did, they would have been confiscated.