The bar at the Devils Nest was never too busy, especially since all the unsavory types came long after nightfall and it was only sunset. It was the perfect time for Dolcetto; early enough that the boss wasn’t out yet, and late enough that a few regulars were already settled near the bar, expecting their usual drinks. He was in the midst of passing a row of shots on a tray to Martel when the bell above the door rung, swinging as the door was gently pushed open.
Everyone in the Nest immediately felt the presence of the newcomer, trying to catch a glance of them. He looked…short. Kid-level short.
Dolcetto looked in Martel’s direction, quickly turning back to the bar once she nodded. It wasn’t unusual for teens to come and test their luck, trying to fool Dolcetto and the rest of the Nesties with fake ids and a fake overbearing “adult” presence. Hopefully the kid would leave after being told to, and if not… Dol and Martel had plenty of experience kicking out unruly patrons.
The kid quickly made his way to the bar, pulling out an id and placing it on the hardwood bar. Dolcetto glanced it it, gathering information while occasionally flicking his eyes up to the person in front of him.
“Y'sure your actually uh,” He paused to pick up the id, squinting his eyes to read the age, “twenty-three, kid?”
A quick sweep of the id proved the man in front of him (though short) was definitely twenty-three, but also part of the military. Shit. Shit. Military officials brought trouble, and it didn’t help the Nest was full of fugitives, Dolcetto included. He could try to take the soldier out to the back and deal with him, dump the body near one of the old warehouses. But in the possibility more soldiers came and investigated the disappearance…
Maybe he could stall for time till Greed came out?
He wasn't surprised at all when the bartender questioned the validity of his ID.
It didn't stop him from being a bit disappointed, though. With a heavy sigh, he lowered his head for a moment before looking back up. "Yes, I'm twenty-three. I do acknowledge the fact that I look like an infant."
Maybe the joke was funny, at least. He sure hoped so, especially considering the longer Kain looked at the man before him, the more offput he was seeming to become. Had he done something to upset the bartender somehow, or was there something off inside the bar?
The sergeant looked around, finding nothing horribly worrying - no fights, no threats, no people too drunk and rowdy for their own good. He was the problem here, but what had he done in less than five minutes?
Glancing back down at the wallet still in his hands, he figured out... maybe part of the issue, given he'd accidentally mixed up his civilian ID with his military ID. Perhaps Dublith was not-so-friendly to military. There were lots of places like that. And, really, for good reason - the Amestrian military wasn't exactly friendly as a whole.
But Kain was not the violent type, nor was he a snitch, nor was he entirely supportive of any of the top brass. No. He just wanted a G&T, not to scare the daylights out of some poor guy working at a bar.
"If you want me to, I'll leave. I'm not here for anything but a drink though, honest."