"Really?" Naea's features became rather wistful and pleasant. "Stabbing yourself in the hand would have been a great way to break the ice, you know." With a playful wink, she tucked the blanket around her feet with a free hand. "What's her name? What's she like? She must be a pretty awesome lady. I mean, you're a pretty awesome fella. It had to be kismet."
The brandy was going down much easier: Naea was starting to get giggly. At least it was that instead of weepy.