"I've had more of a life-long learning curve with it, personally. A steep one at times. Bluffing is a versatile skill." Not many people are so blase about having been in prison-- while Claude could never imagine being so upfront himself, it's certainly a quality he admires in others. "It's on the continent of Fodlan. I haven't met anyone here yet that's heard of it." It's not even the Leicester Alliance anymore really, but explaining that is not something he's looking to do tonight.

Claude's been sticking to water himself, after he'd finished sipping at his single glass of something harder; it's a small group, and a relaxed atmosphere, but he prefers to keep a clear head until he really knows the people around him. Maybe once they've done this a few more times, he'll feel comfortable enough to have two drinks. "I've never heard of the U.S. or Britian before coming here, so that makes us even."