I'm not, I'm just stating the truth. [ Not even bothering to filter dark amusement here, but it doesn't linger. ] Besides, I wasn't only complimenting myself.

[ He takes a sip after that, the sake as smooth as his tone. Getting drunk isn't on his agenda either, and as tempting as it is he's stopping at this one drink. Who knows exactly when this is happening in the time space continuum but there'll be enough tripping over himself today without really getting alcohol involved. ]

I don't really know how to stop, but there's still my taste to account for, of course. [ ... ] Unless you mean in present company, in which case yes.