[ Can't believe she fell for his clickbait... Her face falls a fraction, but she spends the ensuing minute of silence seriously wondering how plausible it would be for her to skip every party henceforth. When Eustace actually follows up with substantial advice, it catches her off guard. ]
Alcohol...
[ It would explain why people drink so much at parties. She understands that people drink to stave off their problems, but she hadn't applied that logic to a social setting. Somehow, it makes sense to her. She eyes Eustace and his half-empty glass. So he's trying to escape too....... ]
I hadn't tried any alcohol until today, actually. Do you really think it will help?
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Alcohol...
[ It would explain why people drink so much at parties. She understands that people drink to stave off their problems, but she hadn't applied that logic to a social setting. Somehow, it makes sense to her. She eyes Eustace and his half-empty glass. So he's trying to escape too....... ]
I hadn't tried any alcohol until today, actually. Do you really think it will help?
[ Answer carefully... ]