[ It's lucky for him that Laica is so fond of him, or she might be insulted by him using her as his taste tester. Instead it just rolls off her back. Squirrelly glowy weirdo that he is, she'd be surprised if he didn't pull something like that.

She does shake her head at his concern. ]

Not out here. The club over there. [ She points, indicating the building down the street from the hotel. ] There's drugs here but they won't surprise you with them. You can just get them if you want them.

[ And as for religion... ]

No.

[ Her tone is firm, but not aggressive. Blessed are they who stand before / The corrupt and the wicked and do not falter. ]

My faith has been tested before. It will survive this test, as well.