[ emma sighs as she watches him consider the bottle. ]

You cannot believe the scrutiny I underwent just to acquire this for you. They looked at me like I'd gone and grown a second head.

[ it's easier to pick up on the teasing, to ignore the soft remnants of unease left behind from their conversation. she'll think on it all more later — maybe.

for now, she's content to indulge with him here, a hint of nostalgia and melancholy memories accompanying the sight of the whiskey in his hand. ]

You'd best appreciate it.