[ At a glance, Fuuta only blinks and nods back. But a sharp eye might note the way he sits up just a little straighter upon hearing those words -- 'that's very kind.' That's right. He's doing a good thing here, being gracious to a newcomer! It's good to hear someone acknowledging his efforts!

... not that that makes it any easier for him to choose what to order for the guy. ]

Right. Sure.

[ Cue a moment of awkward pondering before he leans in to give the waiting bartender the request of a ginger ale highball for himself and a whiskey on the rocks for John. ... he looks a bit like a whiskey guy? Hopefully that'll do? And as the bartender nods and turns away to start fetching their drinks, he settles back into his seat ]

Just to be clear, though, it's not like I'm trying to get anything out of you, alright? It's just that I know getting used to this place is hell when you're new. You haven't had to deal with too much bullshit yet?