[h2]Aden[/h2]

"I know a few words" Aden said, a slight grimace on his face. It turned out liquor still didn't agree with him anymore then it had on the night of his enlistment. He resolved to find an ale but for now politely followed Zoe's lead with his significantly smaller dollop. "They are however not conducive to polite company. Never took to foreign languages; no matter how much my tutor's tried. " 

He made for another sip but the burn still residing in his throat made him set the glass back on the table. Though Zoe's declaration caused him to raise an eyebrow. 

"And why would a refined lady want to enjoy the likes of brandy?" 

He busied himself with removing a fresh cigarette; sticking it between his lips and going to light it when manners caught up to him. The private looked over at his companion in askance. Lighter frozen in motion, open but not yet lit, his gaze looking sheepish. 

"Would the lady care if I smoke.....Or perhaps you wish for one as well?" The last part came only because Zoe appeared to be indulging in new things. Well that and he had some cigarettes to spare at the moment.