"Yeah but I'm glad you're okay, too." He didn't really need a hug. It was worth it just seeing him and that he was okay and that he was normal Ace and not really angry Ace. That he was better and on one of his ships so it meant he would stay around. He head butted him lightly instead because that was just as good. His big brother was okay and that was all that mattered.

...Well almost.

"But if you're not gonna have any of the meat, can I? We ran out and there wasn't Sanji around to cook more and I need the strength." He rests his chin on the railing and gives Ace a hopeful look.