[ Oh, wow. Rinne didn't peg Takasugi for the type to throw back a drink without flinching. Then again, when Rinne doesn't count the times Takasugi's health got in the way, he's always made everything look so effortless. He really does look like someone Rinne could ask anything. All Rinne has to do is call.

Rinne's lips part, as if the thought had only occurred to him just now. Well, no. Rinne knew he could approach Takasugi anytime. But just because the offer's there doesn't mean he should be taking it so greedily. Doesn't Takasugi need to rest? If he's anything like Rinne, though, then... ]

Figured you were busy doin' research. On this place, the people.

[ His brows furrow as he watches the ice in his glass melt. Bourbon is meant to be savored slowly, so he does just that. ]

Like, when I first moved to the city, I had to learn how to read and write. Then dealing with people was a whole other thing... Shit like that. And you like tinkering with what they've got around here, right? When I was a kid, I used to... [ He shakes his head. It's too soon for that story. ] What I'm saying is I didn't wanna mess with your vibe. Sure, you got a world to save, but you're having a lot of fun with it, yeah?