( A good guess, though Makkachin is still making a nuisance of himself. Victor breathes out a small sigh of relief. While he personally believes people are responsible for their own mistakes, it's still worth handing out that warning. (Not like Russia has much of a drinking age that people worry about; even legally, buying beer off street stores at sixteen isn't unheard of.) He offers a small smile, then a halfway serious look. )

I'd say you find those by pacing yourself and not drinking as much as possible all at once. With at least one friend around to haul you back to where you live if you go too far. ( a speculative pause; ) Doesn't hurt to eat, too. Drinking on an empty stomach isn't a great plan.

( Finally, he brings his cup back down into reach, half an eye on Ax and his grabby hands. He finishes with a smile. )

It's your decision to make in the end!

( However poorly. He calls for his dog, finally bringing the poodle around to cavorting by Victor more than Ax. )