Ace

* PPT2 13-present
* PPT2 11-12
* PPT2 6-10
* PPT2 4-5
* PPT2 3
* PPT2 1-2
* PPT2 1 Beta

**Magic**

* Glow color

> "*Yeah, I really want to go to Loaf's party!*"
> ― All Fun & Games
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**Ace** is a male contestant in *Paper Puppets Take 2*. He is a member of Team ?.

## Appearance

Ace is an ace of diamonds card with a diamond symbol on the center of his face, the letter A on the top left and bottom right corners of his front, and an outline surrounding the edges of his front. On his back is a light grey and dark grey checkered pattern. He has rounded edges, in contrast to the sharp edges in the early versions of his design.

## Personality

Ace is initially presented as mischievous and smug, using his magic to get by in Episode 1 as he throws paintballs at other contestants. He could also have some anger issues, screaming out of rage when he got the most dislikes in Episode 2.

In Episode 3, Ace quickly gets tired of Brick yelling at Globe, telling him to just come on. Later on, he refers to himself as "analytical and astute", perhaps furthering his smugness but also showing that he has intelligence. Shortly after, when Brick encounters the blue monster, Ace tells him to shut up when he calls for him. This incident does give Ace the chance to show off his smarts, though, as he figures out how to get the monster to think they're not there (that is, until Pan screams at it).

By Episode 4, Ace seems to have mellowed out a bit. He shows that he is a rule-follower despite his original mischievous nature, not using his magic for the rest of the episode after Gold Ingot tells him it's not allowed. He does still appear to be annoyed, though, simply saying "Typical." after he's informed of the rule.

Ace seems clever and perceptive, as well; he, along with Globe, thinks to use Brick as a shield from the falling debris. He is also the one to notice Caramel Cube on the oversized paper plane.

Further showing his contempt for the rule against his magic, Ace remarks that "Everyone needs a break from Gold Ingot from time to time." in Episode 5, the episode directly after Gold Ingot tells him his magic use isn't allowed. (He also leans against Brick while saying this, showing that the two are casual with one other.) Later in the episode, Ace ends up using his magic anyways after Post-it Note tells him Gold Ingot isn't here and that he's sure Santa Hat wouldn't mind. This shows that Ace has a heavy dislike for limitations against his powers, albeit obeying them; he prefers freedom to use them as he pleases. Ace also seems to like helping his team, as he broke the rule only to lift the piece into their puzzle.

In Episode 6, Ace's only (audible) line is "You've got to be kidding me." This is said towards Pan after he loses the challenge for Team ? while winning immunity for himself. This again shows Ace being quick to frustration, similarly to his anger in Episode 2. In the post-credits scene for this episode, it also appears that Ace used the money given to him by Loaf to buy a black-and-purple top hat and pinkish-red bowtie. This stereotypical magician's outfit reinforces the fact that Ace is very proud of his magic and isn't afraid to show it.

At the beginning of Episode 7, Ace has a conversation with Globe about the pact the latter has made with Caramel Cube. He tells Globe that this alliance is a bad idea, and that he's sure Caramel Cube will betray him now that she's gotten what she's wanted. This could be a manipulative side of Ace shining through, but it could also be out of genuine worry for Globe and the team. During the elimination, Ace comments that he really wants to go to Loaf's party, showing a sillier, less serious side of him.

## Coverage

#### Episode 1: Show On The Road

In this episode, Ace makes his debut. His first appearance is during the intro, where he can be seen showing off a magic trick to Ukulele and Gong as he pulls a bouquet of red flowers out of a top hat.

His second appearance is later in the episode where he talks to the audience after hitting Journal with a paintball. He complains that the challenge is going nowhere as there are still seventeen people in (although he counts Milk twice). However, he then says he knows what to do to get the game going, grinning mischievously before the feed cuts to him levitating three red paintballs in the air. This is also the first time that we see his magic (not counting the intro of the episode). Ace throws these three paintballs at Gamebot Berry, Flashlight, and Plasma Ball, killing Plasma Ball as he does so due to her head being made of glass.

A couple of minutes later, Ace shows up again, appearing proud of himself with his hands on his hips and a smug smile on his face. However, a moment later, Treasure Chest appears in the bushes behind him. Treasure Chest throws a yellow paintball at Ace, getting him out and ruining his chances of becoming a team leader. Ace appears very distressed by this.

#### Episode 2: Culinary Catastrophe

In Ep. 2: Culinary Catastrophe, the reanimated intro has it so that Ace is giving flowers only to Ukulele,  while Gong is with other contestants behind Ace, giving an unimpressed look.

Ace is picked to be on Globe's team.  Gold Ingot names the team 'Team ?.'  (Here we see another power, as he floats over.)

Ace is shocked and upset to hear that he received the most dislikes this episode, 33, resulting in his team having ten minutes less to complete the challenge.

#### Episode 3: Blue Nightmares

In Ep. 3: Blue Nightmares, Ace is walking with Brick and Pan in MRH laboratories and points out an elevator ahead of them, happily claiming that this will help them complete the challenge quickly and easily.

Brick disagrees, concerned that the elevator won't work due to the state of the lab. Ace insists that they at least try, as they have nothing to lose by just checking if it works, and says, "....if it doesn't, then you have the most analytical, astute, person on the show to help you... "

Brick misunderstands, thinking he's talking about Pan, and Ace doesn't bother correcting him.

The elevator breaks down with them in it. Ace cries for help, but his yells go unheard. He notices an emergency hatch above them, and asks Brick to boost him up, hopeful they can escape this way. They argue for a moment, before just going ahead and doing it.

From there, Ace opens up a vent, and the three crawl through it and out into a new room. He points out a sack on a pedestal and the three make their way towards it, except for Brick, who stays behind to investigate the source of an ominous sound behind them.

Brick tries to alert Ace to the blue monster that made the sound, but Ace argues with him, telling him to leave him alone. Upon realizing the danger, Ace suggests they stay completely still to avoid scaring the monster and putting them in further danger. The plan seems to work until Pan shouts in panic and the monster is upset.

The three run off into a supply closet, screaming in terror.

After everyone escapes, Team ? is revealed to have gotten 4 sacks, making them the winners of the challenge.

#### Episode 4: The Paper Pelican

In Ep. 4: The Paper Pelican, after Gold Ingot finishes explaining the challenge, Ace asks who the princess are.

Later, Ace declares that this challenge should be easy, as he can just fly up. Gold Ingot pulls him back down as soon as he starts, however, and tells him that would be against the rules.

While climbing the tower,  Ace notices Caramel Cube off in the distance.

Team ? is put up for elimination, placing last in this episode's challenge.

#### Episode 5: Subordinate Solvers

In Ep. 5: Subordinate Solvers, Ace comments on Gold Ingot's absence, saying, "...everyone needs a break from Gold Ingot from time to time."

Ace is relieved to not be eliminated, and Milk earns the team a reveal as to where one of the pieces go.  Ace frowns, complaining that the advantage wasn't really all that helpful after all.

Later, when asked to use his powers to help move pieces around, Ace tells Post-It Note that he's nervous about using his magic, as Gold Ingot has been keeping him from using them lately, and he's unsure if it's allowed. After being reassured it should be fine, he goes ahead and uses his magic.

Team ? is safe from elimination, and Ace and Post-It Note high five in celebration.

#### Episode 6: Don't Press It!

In Ep. 6: Don't Press It!,  Ace says, "You've got to be kidding me." in reference to Pan getting Team ? put up for elimination, and earning immunity because of it. He's later seen wearing a top hat and bowtie bought with Gold Ingot's money.

#### Episode 7: All Fun and Games

In Ep. 7: All Fun and Games, Ace approaches Globe, who is messing with a bunch of cardboard, and asks what he's doing. The two have a conversation about Caramel Cube.

Ace warns Globe that she may not have his best interests in mind, and Globe argues this, telling Ace he's just paranoid. Ace vanishes after refusing to change his mind, using his newly introduced power of teleportation.

Ace is eliminated. He is disappointed, but doesn't express much beyond that. When Gold Ingot asks for his last words, he gives a simple goodbye and teleports to an unknown location.

#### Episode 8: Rowdy Runaway

In Ep. 8: Rowdy Runaway, Gold Ingot is talking to the eliminated contestants, and tells them he doesn't know where Ace is. After this is said, it cuts to a shot of Ace relaxing on a beach somewhere, wearing sunglasses and looking rather happy.

He frowns for a moment, leans forward, and uses his magic to make a sand castle, and returns to his earlier position, smile included.

#### Episode 11: Rainy Day

In Ep. 11: Rainy Day, Ace appears while Gold Ingot is speaking with the eliminated contestants again, assuming it's a call for a rejoin. He disappears as soon as he realizes that is not the case.

#### Episode 14: Platinum Puppets

In Ep. 14: Platinum Puppets, Ace made a brief appearance as a customer of a store run by Loaf's sibling. He ran out the door as soon as he saw Gold Ingot in the store, before the the latter notices the former. He was seen to wear a pair of shades.

## Abilities (Magic)

* Telekinesis: the supposed ability to move objects at a distance by mental power or other nonphysical means.
* Levitation: the action of rising or causing something to rise and hover in the air, typically by means of supposed magical powers.
* Teleportation: the hypothetical transfer of matter or energy from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them.

## Votes

1. Culinary Catastrophe: 33 dislikes
2. Subordinate Solvers: 438 votes (253 likes, 185 dislikes)
3. All Fun and Games: 1,721 votes (660 likes, 1,061 dislikes)

## Trivia

* He is the second newbie to be eliminated in PPT2, the first being Gamebot Berry.
* He is the first newbie from the season 2 pilot to be eliminated.
* His voice in season 2, episode 2 is similar to WAW's voice in Object Invasion, Camera's voice in Ultimate Insanity, and Road Sign/Batton's voice in Object Terror.
* Ace is canonically asexual.
* Ace is one of only two contestants to not go to the Dark Pit of Despair after being eliminated, the second being Journal.