[ And while she was going to argue her point that things were more fun this way, that a little forced time together would probably help down the road, he goes ahead and lands that incredibly lackluster and awkward compliment of her efforts. Paired with the insult regarding her annoying communion broadcasts. All things considered, compared to the praises she receives for trying from her """colleagues" back in Tokyo, or lack thereof, this is practically a glowing review— so there's a sharp bark of laughter from her, before she covers her mouth with a hand at the suddenness of it all. ]

Aww, is that what you really think? So Gen is a total sweetie when he gets drunk... [ Aaaand she's reaching over to poke him in the cheek if he even lets her get that far, and will absolutely teasingly continue to poke him while she talks unless Forcibly Removed From the Premises. ] Maybe you should drink more ofteeen!

[ Any sense of seriousness that Misa had had moments before discussing the topic of Xishen and punishment via the Regent is all but forgotten in favor of annoying Gen on purpose, her smile mischievous and carefree. As usual, she doesn't seem to take much of anything seriously, least of all Gen himself in the moment. ]

Especially 'cuz your face is gonna get stuck like that if you're always frowning, you know. Didn't you have any fun at all tonight?