One day I really do need to speak with some of these references. [She sounds amused. It's not that she thinks he's making things up, but actually yes that is what she thinks.]

Very well I will give it a chance. Far be it from me to separate a man from his "liquid courage" without letting him fight for it first.

[It also helps that Caterina has stumbled upon a win/win situation. She really likes those.]