Gold doesn't volunteer that he doesn't drink alcohol; that might be a little too personal and would make it feel like a more confrontational thing than it really is. "Admirable that you've chosen to learn a little more. I find study is an excellent way to fill spare time. I...have been diving a great deal into work, really. To save shards and maintain focus. My magic is coming back but not all at once."

He makes a mental note of the contents of the fridge, but he's not about to remark on it.

"I made use of the potion that was given me at the start; it was a new magic for me, and I think what came back first was the most similar to it. Magic is magic but it will behave differently in new worlds. Takes a while to acclimate and answer you again."