Dante looked at the fox and said smoothly “I wouldn’t stand in the way of the goddess if she thinks she’s ready...” he smirked and Bane frowned. He glanced at Serena and saw her eyes looking at Dante. He growled and moved over to block Serena from Dante. 

“I think you better get on the mission, Dante...we will follow if we can...Vos can call me for back up...I don’t think staring anyone down...or trying to force anyone into a fight is going to help..” he glanced back at the fox and nodded at Serena, trying to give him a hint on what was going on. Serena was still looking at Dante, out of focus as Dante’s eyes were still glowing. 

Dante frowned a little at Bane and said “only if the goddess says she isn’t ready...wolf boy...” Bane didn’t move, not letting the demon mage have his way on this.