Tony smiled, relief clear on his face. That was for more than one reason. He was glad the man hadn't used it to get him back, Gladio hadn't thought he was being incredibly selfish for wanting to do something other than assist in the research labs, and of course, doing it with him meant even more hope he was going to be forgiven.

"Yeah? That's great. I was thinking somewhere nice and casual with maybe a small stage for live music on the weekends or something and a big long bar. Wood seems to be at a premium around here, so maybe more metal/ industrial looking." He could see it. Some wonderful dive bar that was nice and smokey with billiards and darts and people puking in the alley out back. He could hire a few busty girls who know how to put a guy in his place.. it'd be a great spot. "What about 'Peppers'? And have a spicy theme.. but also, obviously for Pepper?"