[No, they were definitely not happy times. And Gladio has no idea how old Dylas is, but he'll let that comment slide. The one that catches his attention - that draws out a genuine smile and a short chuckle - is "thicker".

Trust Dylas, usually fairly socially-inept at best, to say something honest and kind and pleasant almost out of nowhere.]

Making a day trip to visit a friend for his birthday is definitely something I can do. [He'll have to talk to his boyfriends about it, and make sure they stay in contact throughout the day (to appease both them and himself), but he can't see it being an issue. It's only one day, and coming home to them should be reaffirming for all three of them.]

I'll bring Noodle along too. She'll want to give you her own 'Happy Birthday' and maybe she can try talking some sense into your renegade Moogle.