"That I can do. I used to be a bartender - " He hesitated. "Well, kind of am a bartender again here so social is my thing. I used to get really good tips too." He wiped off his mouth and dropped the napkin onto his empty plate. "But if you're in a place and you don't have your peeps, you're right. You have to make new allies."
He extended his hand. "I'll try not to. It was nice meeting you, Shay."