"Our way never was persuasion," Micheletto agrees, this time taking his scotch more in sips than all at once. A clear head is still needed right now, if anything can help save this situation he's found himself in.

But with his attention fixed on Cesare, it is almost required of Micheletto to pour Cesare another drink when his glass grows empty.

"You have been in such positions before. Positions granted to you by those with more power. And you have found a way to make it your own way, regardless. That is the one thing I most admire about you." He sets the bottle back down, going back to sipping his drink.