Not necessarily true, without further research into the matter we cannot say. [aka he's never seen pal drunk so who knows. but, shockingly, he has no interest in forcing pal to drink just for his own amusement so it will be a matter of if pal ever feels like it.

well good, this will keep him on his smug bullshit for ages. of course his look goes softer, gross, reaching to grasp one of pal's hands.]

I've been slacking with them, I think. A few now greet me pleasantly. [unbelievable. it's almost like he likes them and knows them by name now. anyway he sighs.] I don't mind the risk, but it's easier given it's my risk to take. I don't envy you your position.