"First drink I had," Charles said plainly and it was. When he'd first turned to alcohol, he'd ordered rum because it looked more pleasant than most other alcohols at the pubs. It didn't taste great but he quickly got used to it, "and now it's habit. It's what I know. I tried some other drinks before. I can manage beer but I prefer rum."
He then waited; unknowing if she had more questions. But if this is what it took to stop her from getting upset, hurt, or - as she put it - destroying herself then he would do everything in his capabilities to prevent it.
He then waited; unknowing if she had more questions. But if this is what it took to stop her from getting upset, hurt, or - as she put it - destroying herself then he would do everything in his capabilities to prevent it.