[ Moving to stand alongside her, Ace could only wonder why the same idea hadn't crossed his mind before, for it seemed so obvious now. His attention was momentarily stolen by this discovery, and so initially, he didn't even reciprocate the eye contact. ]

That's true. In fact, I... don't think it can get any better than this.

[ And it would have certainly been a waste if he were to rush her now, for one reason or another. A warm smile lit his features when he met her gaze. ]

It's been a while, hasn't it?

[ But so long as she was willing to share her attempts with him, it was like nothing had changed. It wasn't always perfect, and it did not have to be, though at this point he might have additionally become slightly biased. ]

... I'd love to listen. We're not in a hurry, so take all the time you need.

[ After all, they might have some catching up to do in that regard. ]