Page 0: - Title text asks 'HOW WAS HIS LIFE?' as overarching question about Ace's past. Page 1: - Masked Deuce introduces himself 'MY NAME IS MASKED DEUCE.' - Narration states the tale is the real story of the man that lived like a raging fire. Page 2: - Masked Deuce mutters 'MAYBE VICTIM IS TOO STRONG OF A WORD' while editing narration. Page 3: - Masked Deuce complains 'I'M SO HUNGRY THAT I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT... IT'S NO USE.' - Masked Deuce reflects 'I NEVER THOUGHT I'D END UP WRITING ON A DESERTED ISLAND'. - Young Deuce wonders about the world beyond the seas while reading in Brag town. Page 4: - Book narration states future world-shaking event and personal adventure writing intent in reflective mood. - Masked young man mutters about difficulty explaining harsh reality to daydreaming kid with frustrated tone. - Man in pirate hat reacts with surprise HM? while noticing something off-panel. Page 5: - Man in hat states he thought he was alone then notices another person with surprise. - Masked man warns ship lacks ribs on keel and will be swallowed by waves with concern. - Man in hat replies he is not worried about sinking and can swim back with confidence. - Masked man introduces self as Deuce after being rescued and reacts with shock at meeting Ace. Page 6: - Man in hat asks if masked man is a shipwright after hearing ship analysis with amazement. - Masked man compliments man in hat as amazing while suggesting longer wood pieces. - Man in hat declares knowledge is nothing to be proud of with energetic tone. - Masked man warns basic sailing knowledge is needed before setting sail. - Man in hat invites masked man to follow and explore with upbeat mood. Page 7: - Masked man asks man in hat for his name directly. - Masked man explains he ditched real name and face hence the mask. - Masked man mentions seeking a good pen name while exploring. - Man in hat reacts with surprise PEN NAME? while running on structure.