Indeed it is. I’ve told her how I feel about it I don’t know how many times, but nothing changed.

[Sometimes it just be like that when you’re the main bitch of the Mother Crystal.]

[Does Rose notice his hesitation? Does Rose notice him think twice before downing his shot? Does she notice how he seems to be slightly pained?]

[Possibly, although chances are she doesn’t. She’s at least a little buzzed and happy right now, which means her guard is down. It also means she’s feeling much more conversational than usual.]

But enough about me. What of you? Surely you must have better prospects.