Chapter 95: Chapter 95 - First Date(Part 2)

"So, like...it’s basically a super strong and concentrated alcohol?" I surmised, as I took a puff of the joint I’d ordered, before taking a swig of beer.

"I guess you could say that...I pretty much never get a chance to use it in a fight though, or ever at all, really," She sighed wistfully, as she downed a shot.

About half an hour has passed since we came here, and I’m already starting to feel pretty unsteady. Which makes sense, this is the first time I’ve had alcohol in this body, it’s only natural that it has a lower tolerance than what I was used to with my body in my previous life.

As for Rosary, she seems to have a pretty damn high tolerance. She’s definitely stoned, her eyes are red and she’s more smiley and cheerful than normal. But the alcohol seems to be working pretty slowly on her.

She does look a bit tipsy, but she’s not slurring or anything. I’m slurring a bit, and have been making a conscious effort to avoid doing so, but not with as much success as I’d have hoped for.

We’d just been chatting about random things of little significance, and I’m enjoying myself. I’d just asked her about the Intoxicate Skill she used on me, and she explained that it works by making her saliva highly intoxicating, several times more than any alcoholic drink. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Huh, now that I think about it, that could be why she has a high tolerance for alcohol. Or maybe not, it could just be a coincidence, I suppose. Also, I think I’ve got a good idea for it...

"Okay, so hear me out...why don’t you sell it?" I suggested with a grin, as I finished the joint and flicked the roach into the ashtray.

"What?" She responded in bemusement, with a confused tilt of her head.

"Think about it...it’s a lot stronger than alcohol, right? So, like...why not dilute it a bit with water and then sell it as your own brand of alcohol?" I surmised with a raised eyebrow.

"Uh...that seems a bit problematic. If people find out how I make it-...," She began apprehensively, as she took a gulp of beer.

"Ah, you think I meant to say that you should hide how it’s made. That’s not what I’m saying at all...no, you should openly advertise how it’s made. I’m willing to bet that you’re gonna get a whole crowd of male customers in no time," I laughed in response, starting to feel all floaty and stuff.

Mm, this is nice...I didn’t get to try smoking weed all that much in my old life, but I think I might prefer it over getting drunk.

"I don’t know about that...plus it feels kinda gross to bottle and sell my own saliva, and have people drink it," She replied sheepishly.

"I mean...you had no trouble drooling into my mouth to make me drink it," I pointed out with a shrug.

"That was different. Because of...context and stuff," She countered, as she slumped into her seat with a relaxed sigh.

Yeah, she’s definitely stoned.

"I suppose you’re not wrong, but-..."

"Ohh, you know what would be a great idea!?" She suddenly sat up as her eyes widened.

"Hm? What have you got in mind?" I responded curiously.

"We should order some snacks...the onion rings here are really good!" She grinned as her eyes lit up, gulping as her mouth began watering.

Not the kind of idea I was expecting, really, but...I have to say, that’s a damn good idea.

"Then let’s go for it. I saw mini deviled sausages on the menu earlier, that sounded pretty good," I added, wiping at the corner of my mouth as I started to drool.

"Yesss, that’s a good choice! Ooh, and we should also get something sweet. I recommend these...mini-pancakes drenched in a chocolate hazelnut spread," She pointed out on the menu eagerly.

So, pancakes dipped in Nutella, basically. Hm, let me think about it...that’s gonna be a hell yeah!

"I’m all for that, let’s go for it," I nodded without hesitation.

There’s a small button on the wall behind the booth, pressing it rings a bell that lets a waiter know that we want to order some more. I’m starting to feel impatient to snack on something, looks like I’ve got the munchies. Yeah, that was kinda stating the obvious, wasn’t it?

...

"So, like...yeah. That’s...that’s why I did it," Remarked Rosary spacily, staring up at the ceiling.

"You mean you decided to reveal one of your Skills just to find out the extent of my resistance Skill?" I responded in bemusement.

About a hour more had passed, and I was having a really good time. Though, I’d gone a bit past this body’s limit with how much alcohol it could handle, and decided to stop suppressing Universal Resistance, just for a second.

But that second was enough for it to fully sober me up instantly. So, I ordered another joint and a beer, plus a couple more shots. Rosary still doesn’t seem all that drunk, she is slurring a bit, but a lot less than you’d expect, considering the amount she’s had to drink.

She’s super stoned though, she didn’t even notice that I’d sobered up. And when I ordered more to re-intoxicate myself, she was just like, ’nice’. Gotta say, I’m really enjoying seeing this side of her.

"Yup, my Intoxicate Skill is, like...sort of totally useless. So, it was a fair trade, revealing what it is in order to find out what your-...uh, wait, what was I talking about again?" She suddenly frowned uncertainly.

"You’re really stoned, aren’t you? Maybe we should call it a night, you might struggle to get home afterwards if you get too much higher," I suggested reluctantly.

I’ve been really enjoying myself, and I’d definitely like for this to go on for longer, but she’s probably at her limit. The alcohol is starting to take a more noticeable effect on her too, she’s far from wasted but she’s definitely drunk.

"Hm...I suppose you’re right. Too bad...I was having a lot of fun," She sighed wistfully, as she laid her head down on the table.

"Oh, uh...I’m really glad to hear it. I’m having a lot of fun too. So, maybe...we could do this again sometime?" I suggested, keeping my tone as nonchalant as possible.

"Mhm, sure...sounds good," She muttered in response.

Sweet, looks like it’s safe to say that tonight was a success. But, yeah, I think it’s time that this comes to an end now, I’m not sure what to do if she passes out. It’s for the best to wrap things up for tonight while she’s still awake.

I then rang the waiter, who brought us the bill. We split the amount evenly between us, before heading out after I bought myself a couple more joints to take back to the inn and smoke later.

Yeah, I enjoy getting stoned, it feels really nice. Well, guess this is it, the night’s over. And, you know, what? I’m fine with heading back to the inn by myself, I was probably being too optimistic in even considering-...

"I’ll walk you to the inn you’re staying in," Remarked Rosary, patting my shoulder.

Huh?

"I, uh...I appreciate the thought, but you don’t need to if it’s an inconvenience," I replied as I glanced at her in surprise.

"Oh, it’s no inconvenience at all. This was your first time drinking, right? You might be drunker than you realize," She pointed out.

No, I’m really not. But I suppose I’ll accept her offer, I’m certainly not gonna complain about having more time with her. And I won’t misunderstand her intentions, she’s just being nice.

"Alright, then, if you’re really sure about it, I’ll gladly accept your offer. I appreciate it," I responded gratefully.

I really don’t need an escort, I’m perfectly fine. But explaining why that is feels like too much effort, plus the inn is just like five minutes away on foot, so yeah.

"You seem to have a pretty high tolerance," She remarked, as we made our way to the inn, adding, "You drank quite a bit for your first time, and you still seem to have your bearings about you."

Yeah, because I accidentally sobered myself up about halfway through.

"I guess so. What about you? You had quite a bit to drink, a lot more than I did, but you seem fine," I pointed out.

"I don’t know why, but it’s always taken a lot of alcohol to get me drunk. Marijuana hits me pretty hard though," She replied with a shrug.

Mhm, I noticed.

"Maybe it’s because of your Intoxication Skill that you can’t get drunk easily? Like, maybe it gives you a higher tolerance to some intoxicants?" I suggested in response.

"Oh, I’ve never thought of it like that. Yeah, that could be it."

Anyway, the inn soon came into sight, my night with her now almost over.

"Thanks for walking me here, I’m grateful. Next time, I’ll walk you home," I offered with a smile.

"Sure, I’ll hold you to it. Just to be safe, let me walk you up to your room, wouldn’t want you collapsing on the stairs," She pointed out with a shrug.

Uh...how high is she? Or maybe she’s actually-...nah, no way, she hasn’t shown any real signs of being flirty, so that can’t be it. Yeah, there’s just...there’s just no way...

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