[ And he is getting a brief look on his face that says he might be doing the Awkward Thing again and talking more like a soldier than a person. ]

Sorry, [ sheepish now. ] This-- [ gesturing around with both hands ] --isn't really my usual scene. My folks told me to come along because they needed people to help make your birthday seamless and... I take requests from them pretty seriously.

[ Canting his head to one side though, and jerking a thumb towards the bar. ] Let me buy the birthday girl a drink?

[ It's not quite his father's level of charm, but he tries. ]