Shot number four went down smoother than silk and Gladio regarded his father with warm eyes. Hearing that his dad is genuinely proud of him is ... special. As a man of action over words, his dad would often show that he was proud and that he loved his son (and his daughter, of course, but seldom did he say the words. And though Gladio never needed to hear them to know, having the words spoken to him means a lot more than he can convey.

For their last shot of this round, the younger Shield decides to honor those to whom they pledge their lives. "To the Crown."

He swallows his drink, thinking about the Crown's future and wondering about Altissia. Out of the corner of his eye he spots Ignis, and makes a note to talk to him.

Later though. For now he sets his glass down and gives Clarus a serious look. "Dad, what were you talking about before? At the house - about the Fall."