[Grins and runs a hand through his hair.] Really though, I haven't. I don't feel bad about that, don't get me wrong. [Marco doesn't really do guilt.] But I don't know what to say to cheer everyone else up. Ace keeps saying I can't understand how hard is on him, and really, he's right. [Spreads hands with a shrug.] I can't.

The New World's always been tough. Getting to see him again, getting to meet Sabo, getting to meet Norma, Robin, everyone, even if it's just for a short time, it's an opportunity I could never have dreamed of being so lucky to have.

The Malnosso took me and turned me into a child-stage for a week or so, but I wasn't alone during it. Ace was here, and Sabo, so... [A shrug.] I guess it's strange. I'm happy here. October was bad, don't get me wrong. [Fighting with Ace... never good.] But that just means I'm going to do my best to make November a little brighter for everyone, eh.