Rodolphus is already there and he waves Severus over to his table. "Glad you could make it," he enthuses genially. "Didn't want to go to your house. Have a drink." Not a question. He beckons a waiter over. "Two more," he says, nodding at his pint. The waiter hurries off and returns a minute later with two foaming mugs. "Decent staff they've got on tonight," Rodolphus comments. "Do sit down Veris," he grins wickedly at Severus. "You look dreadfully uncomfortable standing there." He stretches his legs under the table and takes a deep drink from his mug.