[ david's about right, so why are they both still drinking it, he wonders? ]

Bet whatever asshole gave it to me is real pissed I never complained about it.

[ it just burns. even the beer wasn't as bad. he shoves the bottle back, feeling more drunk than he knows he should be right now, especially given how little he's actually had. ]

Same kind of shit you'd do. Giving shitty gifts.