[ his eyebrows come together, at first thoughtful -- and then regretful. he looks at Flynn, unblinking, and then... smiles faintly. ]
It wouldn't have reflected well on me, either, back home. And besides, drinking is... something you do with friends, or at least colleagues. I didn't really have either, for a long time.
[ tiny pause, before he smiles at Suzaku and adds ]
But we're not on our worlds anymore. We're here, and... if this is something you'd like to try -- I think you should. [ the last part comes out in a bit of a rush, as if he's forcing the words out before he loses his nerve ]