He was attempting to behave himself for the sake of Caroline, but fighting the urge to be smug was difficult. He thought carefully on his words before replying, noting the other's facial expression before he dared say a word. Fights were a normal thing among drunks in places like this, but neither of them were drunk. Neither of them were average. It would create a scene, and a likely wedge between him and Caroline. She meant a great deal to him, as did Hope; with both of them in mind, he moved forward.
"I was seeing off my friends to taxis before heading home, this is the first time I've been here," He squinted as he peered around at the neon lights, fluttering around the dance floor. "Can't say it's my usual scene, but it's interesting enough I suppose. This your first time?"