Sah's laughter seemed to have a direct influence on how deep Tal's scowl was, and as the courier caught his breath he glared at the vodka jug as if it was to blame. It was, at least, better than glaring at Sah, since he was making an effort not to make life harder for the Advisor--
--Though at the moment he couldn't remember why.
"I don't!" Tal protested automatically. It was very convincing, given that he'd braved the dark of LongNight and brought vodka besides. It was something of a miracle that the vodka jug didn't spontaneously ignite from the ferocity of his glower at it. "I just, uh..." A furtive glance around in search for inspiration found success and he looked up again to meet Sah's eyes for a moment before his gaze slid away once more.
"I was worried about Lilly. Y-- She's seemed really down lately."
All that time with only dogs for company on the trail hadn't done his poker face many favors.
--Though at the moment he couldn't remember why.
"I don't!" Tal protested automatically. It was very convincing, given that he'd braved the dark of LongNight and brought vodka besides. It was something of a miracle that the vodka jug didn't spontaneously ignite from the ferocity of his glower at it. "I just, uh..." A furtive glance around in search for inspiration found success and he looked up again to meet Sah's eyes for a moment before his gaze slid away once more.
"I was worried about Lilly. Y-- She's seemed really down lately."
All that time with only dogs for company on the trail hadn't done his poker face many favors.
