Now normally, he'd simply graciously deny it. But fuck it, he was a ronin now. He needed it after this day, which was barely half way through. "Shochu, wheat or rice or whatever you have." After a thought, and having pulled up to the bar, "and don't dilute it. Make it two and give one to this guy," indicating to Teo.
After thinking over a sip from his drink, he thinks out loud, "I think I'd like to at least see Mr. Hooey.... So, if you don't mind my asking, what's wrong with the third daughter? How is she 'cursed'?"