Now, that was interesting. Perhaps her new friend wasn't a drinker. Or perhaps he just knew his limits. Either way, Angelique made no outward comment on it, but covered Akeem's fruit juice and followed it up with a sangria punch for herself. The drinks came out looking rather similar.

"Practically everyone here is too self-conscious to think about manners," Angelique told him as she passed him his glass. "But you're genuine. It sticks out, you know, like you're walking about with a pearly shine on you."