“Hmph… I’m always nice” Joseph retorted with a grin as Adam brought his hospitality into question (though Joseph perceived it to be jokingly so), he took another swig of the scotch and tried not to wince, it was powerful stuff - a few more though, and his sense of taste would certainly cease to function for the evening. 

Rhea eyed Joseph as she approached the table - she could see that he was watching Elissa, his eyes flicked to Rhea and they locked a gaze for a moment or so, “thank you for escorting her here, Rhea” he expressed, as he didn’t want for Elissa to feel uncomfortable. He gave a gentle smile as Elissa took her seat at the direction of the surgeon, she was sat between the both of them. Joseph had noted she’d looked like she’d been upset, as Adam had identified, but he considered he had behaved particularly cordially and certainly appropriately… [i]she’d been that upset about the ring[/i]? No, he wasn’t going to think about it, not tonight, he knocked back another drink to banish any concern that may have been beginning to resurface, the scotch was starting to take effect particularly quickly and already he was feeling more carefree. He allowed the scent on the collar to envelop him as he observed Elissa and her doe-like expression, “my crew are keen to hear about your adventures” he prompted.

Rhea sat on the opposite side of the table, she’d found herself a couple of tankards intended for the beer, she filled them only partially with the scotch - it would last her a little while, she placed one down in front of Elissa.