[ All his interactions with liquor tend to go this way lately, but he'll pace himself better in current company. That's his intention at least, until he has to pick up his glass again and do his best not to laugh into it. His expression isn't quite sheepish but it's close. ]

Hah, I think this might be how Subete feels... [ Having all this particular wordplay thrown at him is karma indeed. ] I've always been this way, though. I just didn't let most people see it. He's always been an exception, as you might have guessed.

[ Rather than address the rest, he just half smirks with a slight shake of his head. A small sip of wine and he's back in the game. ]

I can see that. But you're satisfied with Solomon even still? [ Whether they've shown up in chat properly or not, some things do trickle down onto the grapevine even for those who are several vineyards away. ]