Indeed? It is always nice to have some of my traits appreciated.

[ He greets the welcoming smile with a cheerful one of his own. A half-joke at his wlown expense before he crosses the threshold and enters. His head lifts a little as he notes the familiarity of the layout. This is the first house other than the one assigned that he has been in, but it makes sense that they would all be the same. ]

Since you are offering, I have come to enjoy red wine. [ Drinking red wine while talking on similarities in one another -- he breathes out a laugh. Kirei mulls over his thoughts for a second before adding: ]

As forward as it is to ask, I do intend to repay the kindness. [ His own way of saying he will provide for the next drink. ]