"Well, yes, monsters normally don't introduce themselves before attacking." Ace chuckled, shaking his head at Caine's indignant face. He did understood the embarrassment of being caught unaware, but more than that, he should be happy that at least Crusty was willing to save him when the time came. Or at least, for now. It was never good to let your guard down, but to be able to trust each other not to simply let monsters get their way was something. His gaze shifted upwards at Crusty's words, eyes squeezing to be able to see the thin silk. He scowled. He hated those damn... spiders, if he could call them that.<br/><br/>It was something curious to witness, and Ace would be lying if he said he wasn't having quite some fun with the situation. Caine had come across as someone easy to get along with, almost always smiling and ready to shove off most problems with a solution. Apparently he wasn't very found of having his hair ruined. Not that Ace himself would enjoy being covered in black and smelly goo, but he had his share of stinky monster mess, and he couldn't remember a time when he was as indignant as Caine was. Or at least, couldn't remember a time after his first month hunting beasts. And it was a pleasant surprise to notice that perhaps Crusty wasn't without any sense of humor, although Ace had to stretch his definition of joke a little too much to fit what he just said there.<br/><br/>Rolling his shoulders and rolling the snake back to his belt, he pressed his ankles on Girl's sides, making her raise her head in apprehension as she was forced to approach and follow Crusty. He decided to ignore it once again, turning to Caine as he passed by the man.<br/><br/>"Oh, come on. I bet your hair will look just as wonderful as before once you wash it." Ace said, unable to refrain himself, biting his lip so he at least wouldn't chuckle again at the other man's face. He supposed it wouldn't help to improve the mood. And he was willing to cut the other some slack, if only because he had been agreeable enough until then.<br/><br/><br/>He guided Girl to follow Crusty and his horse until the man stopped, apparently finding a place he was comfortable with. Ace looked around and up, trying to evaluate the terrain as well as he could in the dim light. It seemed safe enough - or as safe as they could get in the Deep - and probably the best they would be able to do with the light dying faster and faster. He could see Crusty looking around as well. At least the other was careful. His voice interrupted his inspection, and Ace smiled, taking the dead snake and placing it on the other's hand.<br/><br/>"I hope you can cook well." this time, his tone was less mocking and more friendly, and he unmounted soon after, guiding Girl to tie her near Caine's horse. Ace took everything from her saddle. If something attacked the horses at night, at least their things wouldn't be destroyed. Hopefully.<br/><br/>Stretching, the man walked towards Caine, face finally becoming sympathetic. As much as he thought the other's reaction to be way too over the top, he could see how the goo was very uncomfortable, to say the least.<br/><br/>"Don't worry, we will probably come across a river soon enough. We could all use a little bath." a small yawn cut his words, and Ace shook his head. It had been tiring day, but it wasn't time to rest yet. "Well, I'll go see if I can help our dinner come out faster." he half waved to Caine before he went back to where Crusty was.<br/><br/>"Need any help?" he could offer some if he was in a good humor, right? Specially because he was hungry, and he wanted to eat and sleep as soon as possible. "May I ask if you did that on purpose?" Ace smiled, motioning towards Caine. "He seems like he wants to murder something."