[ This time he smiles at her warmly, and tips his cup in her direction. ]

I hope you have found the same.

[ They aren't close, but he has a growing fondness for Julie. He would like her to find happiness and peace in this world, at least some version of it in the midst of upheaval and uncertainty.

At nasty hangover he wrinkles his nose. No, that doesn't sound enticing. Insomnia and pain though - his eyebrows raise. ]

Do you mean like what that woman was offering the other day? Nadine? [ He frowns. ] Maybe I shouldn't get that oil after all...