[Grumpy is better than trying to push his face into the wall, or something like that... That might be an option now that he's not entirely a hotel, but please, stay grumpy. He won't even mention that this is probably a no smoking area.]

I am asking as... your friend. [Can he say that? He'll let that hang for a moment, then,] If you would prefer I procure and pour you a drink, they do say nothing beats the classics.