"I have a gift, brother," Merlin admits while he drops the second shot into his throat and then turns towards the bar.

He kind of agrees with Despil, though. This is a mood downer and it shouldn't be allowed to exist.

"I'm sure you've heard of the practice. It's about you and another person, having a steady, repeated relationship."

He tried it. A few times. It doesn't seem to work well at all for Merlin. It probably works even less for Despil.