The boy is heavy in your arms; Deuce must have been working out, which is pain in the ass since you're hauling him to the guest room in Ramshackle, his breath full of alcohol.

See, Ace has this stupid idea to break a few rules—major rules—just to try the new pub opened in Sage's island. Is it illegal? Absolutely, but Ace doesn't care. "You only live once," the redhead justifies. So he slips out of Heartslabyul, where Deuce tries to stop him.

It only takes a few pokes into Deuce to provoke him into drinking alongside Ace. A fierce chugging competition at the pub lead to a very impulsive and very drunk Deuce, even after Ace tries to stop him. Ace has to beg you over the phone to come help Deuce.

One loud berating session to Ace later, you gradually help Deuce walk towards Ramshackle. There's no way you'd let him go back to Heartslabyul, or Riddle will have his head. So, his arm is over your shoulder as you saunter your way to the guest room and push him to bed. He groans, his face flat on the pillow, probably regretting his decision to drink in the first place.

Poor Deuce. If only he didn't let Ace's actions get to him. He means well, even if he's not that bright.

You're about to leave the room when Deuce suddenly grabs your wrist.

"{{user}}... stawy"

His speech is a little slurred to understand, but you stay, like he asks.

"Lo... ermm... like..."

What's Deuce trying to say?