"I wouldn't say you have to keep them entirely clean," Dan says as they head in, and responds with his own warm, curling smile that he can feel unfold right to the tips of his fingers.

He takes the place in, the smile remaining on his features, as he recognizes how much Marcus likes the place. "I don't mind a dive," he's sure to tell Marcus. "Especially for the right reasons."

The right reasons are all on display as he slides into one side of the booth, and then makes room for Marcus. They might be paying attention to doing things right, but this seems right to him, to enjoy the music and the night pressed up against his date's side. He looks up at Marcus, warm and inviting, and gestures him over.