[Is this the part where he says "the pleasure's all mine?" Do people actually say that? He's a little caught up in that thought to where there's a bit too long of a pause before he shakes his head, flashing her a mildly sheepish grin.] Likewise.

[There. That's better. He can't help but give a huff of laughter at the earlier comment though.] I wouldn't be so sure of that. Just wait until you really start talking to some of the people in this court. Everything turns into a competition. [He's eyeing the wine though, watching for a moment before wrinkling his nose.] You know we have better wine floating around, right?

[Ignore the fact that he doesn't really like any kind of wine, Carmilla. Just ignore him.]