"I assure you, This One can more than make up for his shortcomings."
The insinuation dried her throat. Did he just... flirt with her? He must be working on his game, for the other woman. The knowledge sobered her up a bit, but she couldn't ignore the tingle his statement sent through her.
Before she could reply, the owner was back again, this time with a bottle.
He poured them each a serving; the scent caused Kagome's eyes to widen.
"You drink?"
"On special occasions. You do not?"
"Once or twice. But I'm not really supposed to."