The Father.

The old man liked to think himself as a father figure to anyone that was two or more years younger, and Frante,who was at least two years his junior was no exception. This entitlement was subtle in nature and not without its price. It was rather odd to see the two of then bickering away at trivial issues,such as the time Frante forgot to purchase the cognac and they were left without spirits that afternoon,which took some getting used to for the old man, and surprisingly Frante managed it well,as he remained naturally spirited and of course the old man took offense to that.