Do you have anything low on alcohol content? It would be a waste not to try anything, but it's no good for a doctor to drink too heavily even at an occasion like this, either.
Well, good sir, there are at least a couple drinks on tonight's special menu that can be made virgin. Mavnoor is... best described as similar to a beer, but Martians like their alcohol strong, so it's still probably a bit much for you.
[ And then he pours him a "Paloma"—like its namesake, grapefruit, lime, tequila, sugar, and soda. It's sweet, refreshing, tasty—
but there's a sort of bitter aftertaste that's not quite like grapefruit that underscores it all, and a flash of furious sorrow followed by homesickness. ]
They've had all sorts of entertainments, sir—musical performances, scientific demonstrations, art shows, shows of talent—I don't know what's on the schedule for tonight, but it's sure to be intriguing.
Ah... actually, there was a gentleman who came by for a drink earlier who also had his own flask and seemed a bit unhappy; I think he said he was going to "stare into space and contemplate the void," so he probably went to the outer deck.
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Do you have anything low on alcohol content? It would be a waste not to try anything, but it's no good for a doctor to drink too heavily even at an occasion like this, either.
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Just a little should be fine. How about a paloma?
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[ And then he pours him a "Paloma"—like its namesake, grapefruit, lime, tequila, sugar, and soda. It's sweet, refreshing, tasty—
but there's a sort of bitter aftertaste that's not quite like grapefruit that underscores it all, and a flash of furious sorrow followed by homesickness. ]
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With a soft cough to cover the sudden mood swing, he'll attempt to force himself back into character.]
Thank you, my good sir. How have things been for you so far, anyway?
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And I've been busy enough, which is always a good sign for the party, of course. Plenty of people having a good time.
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[Just keep smiling.]
You must hear all kinds of interesting things at parties like this... Can't say I'm used to it, being so busy with my own work.
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I have heard that both the lecture hall and the ladies' retiring room will have presentations shortly.
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What kinds of presentations?
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This may be a little bold, but... has anyone seemed troubled tonight?
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I'll try to check up on him.
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