That the bear is uncomfortable is obvious and rather than push on it, Red goes along with the new line of questioning easily.

"A combination of both, I'm sure." He waves vaguely in the direction of the Nexus at large. "Destiny brought me to the doorstep of opportunity, but I had to step through it to get it." It's a very non-committal answer, one obviously meant to hide the truth of the matter - or at least distract from it. "In any case, whatever brought me here has made my life very interesting and given me our wonderful friendship. And that, I believe, deserves a toast."

Bringing this all back around to the drinks? Why, yes, Red believes this is an excellent idea. A slow grin spreads across his face. "You should join me when you have moment so we can celebrate this momentous occasion of enjoying each other's company."