His smiled widened the moment he saw zeke, a new level of appreciation for the other seemed to have settled ever since his accident. And if Ace didn't worry enough before, it had doubled now. " Whoa, update, " he beamed, noting the switch to brace. " That's gotta be a lot more comfortable than the cast, huh ? Those things itch like mad. " Eyes narrowed playfully, a laugh escaping. " oh, you're so wrong there, my friend. i could easily find a way to mess up soup. But yeah, of course i'll join you. I'm yours for the next couple of hours, so feel free to boss me around if there's anything you need doing. " He wanted to help, in any way that he could.