[She shakes her head to the apology, dismissing it, and gives one final look at the skiff, and then over her shoulder. Honestly, she half expects something bad to happen when she isn't looking. Thankfully, Ace and she haven't had much history at all, but if he ever did find out about Thriller Bark from that idiot, or one of his crew...it'd spell disaster. And then if Sabo found out, then what? He was nice, and actually very cute in person, and...and he offered to be her friend. Would he not like her if he knew what she did back then?

...Mm.]

No, I'm ready now. We can go.

[Stubborn and defiant as always, as Perona lifts her head up with purpose and pride. Whatever happens happens, she'll deal with it later. But she does stop to at least pat Sabo on the top of his hat.] You're very nice to take me for a ride, Sabo-kun. I'll repay you for it! I promise.