Ray was grinning ear to ear reached over and patted Asher's back like he was comforting a toddler. "He means he's trying to win his sister's love, so he needs me—his amazing brother-in-law to help him!"
Asher nodded furiously, his messy hair bouncing. "YES! Bro is smart! Brother-in-law help me. We bond. We drink!" He immediately snatched a shot from Ray's tray and downed it in one go then made the most pitiful face anyone had ever seen. "Spicy…" he whined.
Ethan just buried his face in his hands, groaning. "I cannot with this guy."
Nova, red-faced from laughing, leaned over and slapped Ethan's back. "Just let him stay, man! He's harmless. And who else will entertain us with English like this?"
Ray snorted. "Yeah! He's family now. Officially. Give him a break!"
Asher, now emboldened, threw an arm around Ethan's shoulders. "Bro, be good brother. We bond. Wife love brother who bond," he said solemnly, like a drunk philosopher. "Family strong. Drink more!"
