[ he isn't going to bring up that he'd rather not ride a motorcycle, it's not his style and he imagines it's uncomfortable--but he is sure gonna think about it!!!

He's got more important things to think about; like the weird-ass story that Nicholas is telling him as he moves to get his coat on, making sure he has his wallet, a certain white katana strapped to his belt... ]

I do not get along with children as a basis, but I suppose it is frowned upon to, 'beef with them;' as you so eloquently put it.

I assumed it had something to do with 'Idiot the Lesser', given I figured you two were an inseparable pair or something of the sort.

It is not my place to give my opinion on how you handle this situation. Other than being related to Dante and concerned for his well-being, I have no horse in this proverbial race.

If it were me, however, I may pop the kid 'like a grape' if I were in your shoes, so you may well avoid asking me for advice in this manner. Anyone who may be a danger to anyone important to me, I feel, I may not stay my hand around.

[ slowly accepting your demonic half is a hell of a ride. ]

Groceries, a book store where I have reserved a few items for order, as well as a hardware store, as I need to pick up a few things for my storeroom.

Is that a bit much to ask?