[Darin leans forward. Despite showing a bit of a buzz, he's clearing hanging onto every word.]

...Lifeforce energy.

I think...I need to figure out where the 'healing energy' comes from. Am I jump starting the body's own natural healing abilities? Or...I wonder if I can transfer my life energy if it came down to it...

[He offers a smile and starts to drink again.]

And to answer your question. I have. I think a lot about you, actually.

[He doesn't elaborate on that, but presses on. Looks like those drinks are finally having an affect.]

You've seen me at my literal worst, Allura. And here you are, drinking with me. I'm...I've never had someone to drink with on my birthday. I always treated it as something no one should be happy about.

But...here I am. With you. And...I feel...

I feel good. You asked me before if you teaching me is all I want but...I don't think there's anything else I can ask for, regardless of what you're willing to do.