[he chuckles at the first question, but shrugs innocently, at least half of his face curled up in a cute smile.]

I think it had less to do with my level of skill and more to do with everyone else's rapid consumption of alcohol.

[with that particular crowd, it quickly turned from sips to shots, with his own participation as minimal as possible. that time hadn't been particularly fun, but he has a feeling the two of them will have better luck here.

besides... it's not like he's got many more secrets to give away, if he's being entirely honest with himself. if anyone is in danger here, it's Tek.]

Sure. I'm in, babe. [he puts his hands behind his head, making a show of relaxing... and deeply enjoying the feeling of sinking back into the pillows.] Why don't you start us out?