Ben had a lot of money in his pocket and used it to buy the most expensive liquor he could find.
He drank and drank until he couldn't even stand or form a coherent sentence.
The bar owner tried to kick him out multiple times when closing, but Ben was too strong—they couldn't move him.
Left with no choice, they went through Ben's belongings and his phone.
On his phone, they found Dante's and Hubert's numbers. Since Dante's name appeared first alphabetically, they called him.
Dante arrived with Ryuji and Roger in tow.
"Why do I have to come pick him up too?" Roger grumbled, nudging the barely conscious Ben with his foot.
Dante looked at Ben sprawled on the floor and shook his head. He had known this would happen, but he couldn't warn Ben—he wouldn't have believed him.
He had to see it for himself.
Still…
Dante kept glancing at his watch while Ryuji tried to lift Ben.
