Dylan didn't know where he stood with Daryl, and he hadn't decided if he wanted to. Everything with that guy was just... well, it was weird. Ever since he showed up and they had their meet-scary wherein the other's gift —if we're going to call it that— made both of them feel as though they'd harbored an eternal love for one another despite both only just meeting in that moment, Dylan kept his distance. He didn't escape his miserable life at home just to get trapped into a compulsory romantic relationship with someone he didn't even know.

And yet, something in his soul told him he needed to try. So he did.

It was actually Dylan who orchestrated this little date for them, finding a quite sake bar where they could actually learn more about one another outside the auspices of a mission, or some team-building exercise, or yada yada. If he would be burdened with a love interest he had no real interest in well, loving, the least he could do was give him a chance. Or rather, give them a chance.

Dylan had to admit he did enjoy Poe's company. He felt they had a lot in common, besides the whole Melinoe thing. Similar(-ish) personalities, a tendency to stand close to the wall in group settings... alright, that was sort of it, but he figured he may as well make an opportunity of this excursion in a way they would both enjoy. A park at midnight? What the hell, sure.

Dylan mostly wanted nothing to do with this Tokyo excursion. Reminded him too much of home. The place he gladly left in favor of Olympus. Plus, his planned date with Daryl added enough stress. At least Riaan had the idea to go drinking. When in doubt, drink.

"I would ask if you'vr been to Japan before, but I realize I don't actually know a lot about you despite us being, uh, brothers." he says, waiting for his drink at the bar. "No offense, but we're not brother. Not really. Is that rude to say? I just mean I don't have anyone. No parents, no siblings... I came up in foster care. A nicer way of saying I was completely alone as a kid—"