[he frowns. He doesn't like the distance while on the other hand it's a good thing]

Don't be an idiot. [what is he even saying. Ace can't figure it out. He doesn't want to figure it out]

I didn't say one night. Just-- whenever. [but that was it right there. He didn't know Smoker's rules. He didn't trust Smoker's rules. He didn't like him having all the control over everything. Yes or no. Ace had to be stronger than him and harder hearted-- so that when the cliff ended he'd know how to skirt down

He turns his back to Smoker and starts to wash himself under the spray]

That's fine. You play by your rules I'll play by mine.