[ Merlin sparkles radiantly...figuratively speaking, but maybe literally given his bright attitude. ]

That's a good question, isn't it? Maybe I thought I'd just kick up my fashion style since everyone is entering into a special change of dress. I'm seeing that I'm at least blending in nicely already.

[ Also, maybe part of this is to surprise a certain someone. ♡

That said, he will also take the cocktail and a sip as well. ]

Not bad, not bad. Were you a bartender back home or something? This tastes quite good.