"The people in charge of an event like this make it a point to know how to talk anyone into doing what they want." Red understands the how and why very well, having done it himself many times. He'd like to think that he would have passed up the opportunity to bring Han into this, but he knows how hard the draw of of money and glamour can be.

There's a short, thoughtful pause as Red takes a sip of his drink before he speaks again. "If you find yourself in need of a second pair of hands to get anything done, I'd be happy to offer my assistance. And if you need a reason as to why I would make such an offer, well, I'd think it's obvious by now that I'm rather fond of our conversations. Any excuse for more is one I'll take."

If he gets a ride out of it? All the better, but he won't push for it. There's no need to hurry into things when they have so much time ahead of them.