"Indeed, I'm glad for it. Do you recall how strong the drinks in Amaurot were at times? Heh- remember how we used to splutter before we got used to them?"

Now, it would take a lot to make Hythlodaeus choke on his drink. But in the early days, well, a few of them were strong enough to surprise him.

"Well, bottoms up! I wonder who will get tipsy first?" He winks at his friend, the challenge in the air.