[He doesn't begrudge anyone a drink. Isn't exactly anti-alcohol either. But he knows the current setting has led to more than one person becoming dependent, and he worries about his friend being included in that.
If not for that last part, he probably wouldn't give a damn regardless.]
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If not for that last part, he probably wouldn't give a damn regardless.]
Glad to hear it.
...It's Shikamaru, right?