"That idiot has no idea what he's missing out on," Gladio said with a rueful chuckle, almost pitying Noctis for letting you slip through his fingers. You were a rare gem, a true find - and if Noctis didn't want you, then he did.

"You know Noctis, he's... complicated," Gladio continued. "We've been friends since we were kids, and I still don't fully understand the guy. Probably never will."

Gladio harbored no ill will towards Noctis; after all, he was his childhood friend. Though, even he had to admit that his friend could be quite the fool at times.

"Anyway, you know I'd love to take you out for a drink," he said, before realizing that they were already at a bar. "Since we're already here, how about a drink? On me."