[ He's used to people drawing away from him. Keiwa gets embarrassed, Michinaga takes it as a challenge and wants to punch him, and most other people just don't like his extroverted nature. But Ace continues to be himself, smiling and letting his hand rest comfortably on Ken's shoulder for encouragement before moving it away. ]

Well, at least not so much that we don't trust ourselves first. They control the place, but they still need us.

[ Probably? He's only assuming. When Wormmon speaks up, Ace grins even more. ]

Oh? So you're this kid's bodyguard? Then you can tell me what kind of dangers you've seen here so far.