The small talk was needless as far as Cass was concerned, though he supposed it was Miles' way of trying to make things seem normal. He wasn't sure if he resented the try or appreciated it.
'Why is he insisting on staying?' he asked though he really didn't care too much. He'd been in Italy not more than half a week ago, and not made the slightest attempt at seeing his so called cousin. Was there really such a large difference, knowing he was a Death Eater?
Yes it was.
'It's his birthday today, isn't it?' he then remembered with a frown. He hadn't thought of it, but then he hadn't thought about much besides his own problems lately. 'I've never forgotten before,' he said, though as much to himself as to Miles. He swallowed the drink, wishing it would take effect soon and daze his senses.