Ishioka can feel his stomach swimming with alcohol and the sweet nervousness that Narumi gives him. Thank the kami I stopped when I did. He puts aside the cup that had been clinging to his hand - with some exaggeration, as though it was a snake that might bite him if he wasn't careful - and says, "Nothing matters to me more than your safety." He doesn't say it loudly enough to really carry in the busy room, but for him it isn't a cover story, it's just the truth.Usogawa Narumi wrote: ↑Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:15 pm"Hai," she murmured back, and it was an effort not to place kisses along his jawline but she triumphs in resisting, "-I'd appreciate a chaperone to walk me back to the inn. For my safety, of course."
He starts to stand, slowly, mindful of how close to his absolute limit he is on alcohol today. Thankful for the willpower to keep everything together, he straightens and takes a steadying breath. On soldier's instinct, he glances around the room one more time.