I'd try to convince you to join me, but given that it's your company that matters more than the beverage...

[He lets out a breathless little chuckle, shaking his head before he raises a hand with two fingers lifted to signal the bartender, then gestures to his glass.]

I'll not look a gift horse in the mouth, even if you don't owe me for anything. ... thank you.

[He's been saying that an awful lot, hasn't he?]