[ Eric is generally a dick when he's not in his place of business so he rarely holds it against someone when they're less than polite, as long as it's not directed toward Sookie. He shakes Rudy's hand. Rudy may notice that Eric is more room temperature than 98.6, but then again he might not. Lots of people have cold hands, right? ]
A pleasure, I'm sure.
[ He glances around then nods. ] Thank you. It's modeled a bit after the club I ran back home.