( He takes the menu back, tucking it under with a smile. )

I'm not worried about my reputation.

( Turning for the moment, he taps in her order. For Damon, it is good to talk to someone new. It doesn't happen. Or, if it does, they're a threat. Or, boring. She's not one of those things.

Turning back, he sips from soda water in a plastic cup. )

When you do brave the elements again, I have an umbrella you can borrow. ( If she wants to. Setting the cup down, he steps forward again. ) Why were there only two options? Generosity or being bad at bartending? What about, giving you a compliment? Not trying to offend you. Alotta reasons to card and not to card.

( But, the teasing he gives is refreshing, and it shows as he sets two shot glasses in front of him. ) Do you have a particular poison, Red?