[He feels a pang of guilt at hearing of Luffy's own nightmares, but a part of him isn't that surprised. He'd had the exact same kind as Luffy. While Luffy's hat is off, Ace pats his brother's head, rubbing it a little.]
... I'm sorry you had to, Luffy. [He wouldn't have chosen to die in front of him like that.] It takes time, but they'll stop. I've barely had any lately.
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... I'm sorry you had to, Luffy. [He wouldn't have chosen to die in front of him like that.] It takes time, but they'll stop. I've barely had any lately.