[Alcohol is good, Steinbeck would love a drink, except, really, he's not in the mood for one. He's already delirious - he hardly wants to add alcohol to that mix.]
Ah, it's true. I've had worse, though. [He flaps a hand, as if to say "this is nothing". Just ignore it, that's the way to go. Don't make other people worry. Don't make yourself worry. Just keep going like you always have.]
[He fumbles with the tossed water bottle, but manages to keep a grip on it, offering Lavi a thankful smile.]
Thanks. [He opens it, taking a sip. Urgh. He's not even in the mood for drinking, even though he knows he should.] Aw, is he? He's so cranky, but he has a good heart. [He gestures to Lavi with the hand holding the water bottle.] You're lucky to have a man like him.
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Ah, it's true. I've had worse, though. [He flaps a hand, as if to say "this is nothing". Just ignore it, that's the way to go. Don't make other people worry. Don't make yourself worry. Just keep going like you always have.]
[He fumbles with the tossed water bottle, but manages to keep a grip on it, offering Lavi a thankful smile.]
Thanks. [He opens it, taking a sip. Urgh. He's not even in the mood for drinking, even though he knows he should.] Aw, is he? He's so cranky, but he has a good heart. [He gestures to Lavi with the hand holding the water bottle.] You're lucky to have a man like him.