[In contrast, inebriation is exactly what Richard is aiming for. The logical side of him recognizes that he probably shouldn't drink as much as he does, nor get drunk as often as he does, but there's just something soothing about the easy relaxation that alcohol brings, the way it can so effortlessly make him forget all of his worries. He's perfectly happy to keep going for a while yet.]
And here I can't even offer to buy you a drink as encouragement.
[action, August 12th]
And here I can't even offer to buy you a drink as encouragement.