( he lets one hand fall back to his glass, fingers tapping against the rim. )

I'll be frank. This kind of generosity is unnerving, considering I'd be hard pressed to find it even on Earth as a world famous figure skating champion. Five time gold medalist, including in the Olympics, and I wouldn't expect anyone to build me an ice rink even if it was significantly subsidized by my sponsors. Here, floorspace is at the highest premium, and yet?

( he lifts his glass, tipping it toward Jim in an exaggerated cheers. )

There's something that's wanted whenever you strive so hard to keep people happy. What it is, or in whose interests, or to what effect?

( he nods his head toward the glass. )

That, I don't know.