[ Claire watches intently, and she has to take the criticism, noting it down. ]

Get rid of it completely in favor of something else, or just less?

[ Annabeth downed the shot like a pro, she's got a real future in tequila ahead of her if she wants, but Claire is watching her features for any sort of reddening. ]

I should've taken into account your circulatory system might be superior to the average person's...hmm.

[ She taps her pen against ther lips, eyebrows raised as she waits for more assessment from her willing volunteer. ]