[Darin takes a generous swig of his own drink and relishes the burning sensation of alcohol as it slides down his throat. Darin couldn't get drunk...at least not with normal alcohol, but he enjoyed the faint hints of a buzz it tended to give him. But given the state of things, he wishes he could get drunk.]
...I appreciate you inviting me out, Karlach. If I spent one more night aboard the Heroine working on her, I'm pretty sure I'd have sailed it to Elah and started something I wouldn't be proud to finish.
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[Darin takes a generous swig of his own drink and relishes the burning sensation of alcohol as it slides down his throat. Darin couldn't get drunk...at least not with normal alcohol, but he enjoyed the faint hints of a buzz it tended to give him. But given the state of things, he wishes he could get drunk.]
...I appreciate you inviting me out, Karlach. If I spent one more night aboard the Heroine working on her, I'm pretty sure I'd have sailed it to Elah and started something I wouldn't be proud to finish.
[A beat.]
Honestly, I owe you an apology.