Haha, well... [ Something complicated crosses his face, like he doesn't know what his answer is. ] Some of it's 'cause I haven't had time. [ Which is true, on some level. ] The other bit is...

You mind if I tell you a bit of a story? See whether you think it's a good or bad thing. [ They may as well, why they're here with drinks and a ton of feelings already as is. ]