[Yeah, it's not something he likes thinking about either. But if they don't keep their eyes on the long game, they're going to be even worse off than they already are...]

I think you're right. I don't know what their game is, but slow and steady only takes you so far. I'm betting that sooner or later things are going to kick into high gear.

[He just can't see them being patient enough to wait, even though he's got no way of knowing for sure. Still, this whole waiting thing... it feels like they're all waiting for the shoe to drop.

But hey, this isn't supposed to be a super serious night, right? Dante checks over his shoulder again, breathing a sigh of relief when he sees that finally his shadow is gone.]

Looks like he's gone. Do you want me to introduce you to Ari now?