[The compliment, even with the nickname attached, brings a genuine smile to Spy's face. He always figured Engie as hard to impress, so there's a special satisfaction in how he takes a bigger drink. He hums quietly at the suggestion to sell.]
I was, yes. If others are as much of a fan as you, I suppose I'll have to come up with a name.
Hoss, I've been to a whole lotta Texas vineyards. I got my predilections, but I can be as picky about grapes as the next wine snob. It's good.
[It's true. Engineer's hard to genuinely impress. Color him impressed anyway, especially with a compliment like that.
The merc leans back against the couch and holds the glass on his knee. He likes that smile on Spy's face, too, and winds up watched it for a lot longer than he realizes.]
Point bein', others are gonna like it. Got a name in mind yet?
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Engineer brings the glass down, and nods his thanks with a grin.]
Damn palatable. You're a vintner yet, Spook.
[Evident by the fact he takes much bigger pull after Spy fills his glass. He brings the glass down with a satisfied sigh.]
I ain't done a wine tasting since I had to schmooze a college dean in Waco. You thinkin' of sellin' this stuff?
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I was, yes. If others are as much of a fan as you, I suppose I'll have to come up with a name.
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[It's true. Engineer's hard to genuinely impress. Color him impressed anyway, especially with a compliment like that.
The merc leans back against the couch and holds the glass on his knee. He likes that smile on Spy's face, too, and winds up watched it for a lot longer than he realizes.]
Point bein', others are gonna like it. Got a name in mind yet?