It was a want, really. Not a need. [ Brig never really purchased anything for himself in the past. There was just never enough money. He gave everything to M, then to M and J, then to J, and then to J and K. He could do without any little pleasures. He was happy that they had everything they needed. ]

But things have been looking up recently. I've found that... well [ He pauses and has a half-smile ] since I joined Netsach, and now Methuselah and Zangyaku, I'm actually allowed to spend on a bit of luxury for myself. [ It's a nice feeling. ]

[ He takes a drag from his cigarette and blows out the smoke, before he glances her way ] And I thought it would be nice to share some with you. [ He glances away, his head tilted to one side. ] It's the best sake I've tasted so far, and even my relatively untrained tongue can tell that.