His laugh was warm, "Well I suppose if the whiskey smells awful you can just toss it in the lake and let the squid have its way."

He had a little bit more of s think about the analogy before continuing to labour it, but it seemed like this was a handy way of discussion a topic without alerting the nosey ears of the house staff that couldn't be far away. "Believe it or not it is a problem us men face too. We are expected to sample our drinks, which is fun of course, but rarely the best quality. The real top shelf stuff... Let's just say it's something we might have to fight the house staff to get our hands on." he gave her a look that might make her realise who he was currently speaking of.

"I should probably cease or I develop myself quite a thirst." he laughed again and nudged her playfully. Harrison was the sort of man who liked to play games, he liked to push his luck, maybe put one foot over the line, but never both, never give a woman a reason to label you a Cad, it was what his father had always taught him.