He's clearly not that upset about it. Trying to pretend he is, maybe, but secretly thrilled. And wishing he could find a way to convince her to come home with him.

Just as he has that precise thought, this woman says that. Oh god. He chokes on his wine, nearly spilling the whole damn glass all over him. Would that even have worked? Well - yes, obviously. He might even have retired from the Dendarii for that. Alas, alas ... "They're not as boring as you would assume," he says, a bit affronted despite himself. "Traditional, yes. But tradition includes drinking. And very good wine."

He indicates the bottle for emphasis.