In contrary to his demeanor, Ace didn't respond any further than a simple nod at Maron. Ace himself really wanted to let himself got mesmerized by the greens of the place, yet he didn't. There was something else that need to be done immediately: Finding a way out.

"I did."

Ace then quickly assumed that that was but one of the possibility. There might actually be another way of actually getting here. But again, priority. Let save that for latter occasion.

A sigh passed his lips as he walked while contemplating this. This might offend Maron, but for now, he was more than comfortable to...

"Maybe this is as far as we should walk together."

His tone was still absurdly stern despite what he just phrased. Ace had always worked behind the shadow by himself, and this strangest of an incident would not stop him from trying to do things his way. Well, except if you were considered a good friend for him. That wouldn't apply.

It didn't help that Maron looked like a mere civilian. As a soldier, he would never involve them.