[...Ah. Yeah, Sabo knows about Shanks being in Roger's crew already (blame Smoker's post). He'd thought Ace knew about it too but... Looks like he's wrong again.

He shakes his head and simply slings an arm (no matter how short his reach is) over Ace's shoulder. He may not know what words to give comfort here, but he can support whatever decision Ace's comes down to.]

...Well, you gotta do what you gotta do. We'll be waiting here. [Offers a faint grin.] Just make sure you come back here with crocodile meat, alright?