The quiet and solitude of space was a new sensation to Ace. He'd have been grateful for the echo of the solitude he remembered from his home travels, but he found the endless starfield to be rather unsettling, rather than awe-inspiring. Swooping around and puffing clouds of stardust around him had long lost its appeal. Being alone with his thoughts didn't hold any appeal at all.

Thus, Ace definitely perked up when he heard the voice echoing at him across space. Friend or foe, it was bound to be something interesting. He barely pauses before returning shout with one of his own, plus an enthusiastic wave of his arm.

"Over here!"