[ At that look, he lets his hand drop, severing contact. It feels cold and isolating, but he knows that he needs to get better at this whole listening thing. Blake is worth it, even if he's not likely to bother listening to anyone else. ]

I don't think I've ever seen you have more than one drink. It sounds like you were trying to keep up with someone who drinks a fair amount more than you usually do. You've got to know your limits.

[ Says the man who's looking for a fix much more powerful than alcohol. ]