[Hugo had said not to worry about a dress code, but Dante finds themself glad they'd chosen something that wasn't too casual all the same. They aren't sure how they'd describe the decor, personally--something very Karterian with a few rougher edges, leaning into something most in the City might call "vintage."
They're still out of their element in a place like this, and they don't know a thing about art, but... it does help them feel a little less like they're intruding.
They'd say Hugo's presence helps too, but the man excused himself to go run errands somewhere else a few minutes ago, leaving them here with Gregor. Alone. Wearing something nice-but-not-too-nice.
Little by little, they're starting to see what's going on here.]
< So... uh. > [They shift their weight to their heels, then forward again.] < Look like we've got free reign of the place. >
In January
They're still out of their element in a place like this, and they don't know a thing about art, but... it does help them feel a little less like they're intruding.
They'd say Hugo's presence helps too, but the man excused himself to go run errands somewhere else a few minutes ago, leaving them here with Gregor. Alone. Wearing something nice-but-not-too-nice.
Little by little, they're starting to see what's going on here.]
< So... uh. > [They shift their weight to their heels, then forward again.] < Look like we've got free reign of the place. >