He took it with a nod of thanks, giving a quick sniff and sipping rather than gulping it down. There was a lot of alcohol out there tonight, and as much as he enjoyed the buzz it brought, it he didn't want to get drunk off his ass either.

"Oh, well, no worry about that tonight. You have my full attention," he said with a bright laugh of his own, smile matching Adasse's. "Well, you know I have an adorable puppy. I remember quite vividly putting you in charge of her for a time."