The uncertain raise of her eyebrows at his addressing her personally says more about the brunette than her ever-present shadow does, Kate's gaze flickering to her right as she feels rather than sees the latter's eyes upon her. She had agreed, rather reluctantly, to remain where he could see her this evening but she'd made no such promises regarding whom she would speak to or not.

"You would?" The smallest hint of a smile touching the corners of her mouth. "What makes you think I wanted something alcoholic?" Kate almost too easily drawn in by his pleasant expression and willingness to acknowledge her existence.