"Why yes, it's the latest thing, didn't you know?" she couldn't help laughing again, simply knowing how much he hated the drink and then seeing him down it like he had, well it was mildly disturbing but overall, amusing.
Audrey gave him a curious look. Maybe she shouldn't have touched him, she thought and withdrew her hand and took a step back to promote the distance between them. "Of course," she answered without any qualms, "I'm sure even lesser beings can pull off 'presentable', am I correct?" Her tone was genuinely questioning but her the smirk on her face belied her.
She almost didn't know what to say. Richard had her speechless. Oh, he'd have a field day. "I don't think that's such a great idea, Mr. Hastings," she finally managed to say, "We wouldn't want to attract that kind of attention. Besides, I'm sure you have an.. image.. to uphold. You'll harm your bachelorhood appeal if you keep hanging around the same old girl." The words tasted bitter.