[though he is immensely pleased with himself, his little chuckle is all for show. it's to help make the gesture of reaching over and patting his friend's arm seem natural. he's being both conciliatory and good-naturedly patronizing at the same time--as well as curiously reaching for a taste of just how much the alcohol has actually made an impact on his system.]
Don't worry, I'm sure I won't be gloating for long.
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Don't worry, I'm sure I won't be gloating for long.