[Fortunately for them both, Kanda's enhancements have enough juice in them to keep him from being overly affected by the hokk - so even with a few drinks, he's still more than capable of watching her back as she works the bar or once they leave to get her home.

His thoughts are derailed a bit at the way she reacts to the alcohol, even after all this time. Shaking his head, he holds up his glass to her.]

You still haven't figured out the trick to drinking this shit. [Lifting the glass, he knocks back a swift sip, lets it hit the back of his throat and quickly swallowing, before clarifying.]

Don't let it sit so long on your tongue - try to let it hit the back of your throat, then just swallow. You'll taste it less.