[he hesitates when offered the drink, for two reasons: drinking in general usually makes him wary, and so does accepting drinks at a party that he hasn't poured himself. but if he refuses, that defeats the whole POINT of coming out tonight, so he takes it with a nod of thanks. not being a spy, he can totally do it.]

I confess I did not know what a speakeasy was initially. [he pauses, that doesn't sound promising either. coming out tonight was absolutely also a challenge to himself.] I am probably still figuring out what parts I'm into, but you are an excellent chef.