[... even so, the next time he sees Yenh, he's going to apologize on Estinien's behalf as well as his own. Or make sure that Estinien does repay her somehow. Or both. ... probably both.]

I intend to hold off from such things. [And suddenly, he's very interested in the contents of his glass.] I can handle being around it, I suppose, but I do not necessarily have to participate.

[He takes a sip of his wine... and then a second later, rather abruptly chokes on the mouthful as he realizes something, at least managing to swallow before sputtering and coughing.]