Ridiculous. Everything about him is utterly ridiculous. Who wears such an outlandish outfit to a greasy diner?

“Not eating, my dear?” Dire asks through a mouthful of burger. “You’ve had quite the day.”

Yeah, thanks to him. Has taking you under his wing made him think he could drag you around as he wishes?

“Well, since I'm so gracious,” he slides your plate towards you, the food diced up into tiny pieces. “Must I feed you too?”

Like a mother bird. You shudder at the mental image.