[ he can't drink during his shift, king. though if he had his bar back, he could indulge himself with a sip or two... but alas. ]

I shall take your word for it. Knowing someone for that long is a boon in and of itself. As I'm not from around here it can be rather hard to find a friend like that, but here's hoping that we'll be good acquaintances from here on out as well.