[Ahahahahah, just tell him about all the things he'd rather not think about. Instead of saying anything about those, though, he just shakes his head, downing the rest of his drink, raising the empty glass in a gesture that will only get its meaning from when he speaks.]
I thought your strongest might do the trick, but seems not. [He sets the glass on the counter, sighing.] I can't get drunk... but I can at least drink in good company.