"To excess?" she counters. "A home may smell of ale if there's open drinks at a table, but unless you added ale to your coffee, there's none in front of us right now." Amelia's certain she would have noticed the smell if that were true, but at least by being honest about what she brought with her, she can attempt to push more understanding onto Thor. She knew this was a problem before she arrived, so she avoided bringing anything that could make it worse.

"I don't understand why you're attempting to hide the truth we both know. I'm not going to judge you for it, because everyone has struggles and faults. There's no shame in that." If there were, she might have died from shame years ago. Her lips press into a thin line as she continues. "But I worry for you, for your health, if you continue to deny what's happening."