He gave Lex an amused look, a grin and cock of his head for a moment then a fast nod, when he asked after then took the champagne, as if to say of course it is, thank you for doubting my alcoholism.

"Mmhmm, I understand. Luckily you've got me around to help with these things." And with that, Aimery brought the cupcake around front with a grand flourish of his arm. "Ta daa. I'm told the tradition is to light the candle then blow it out, but that seems terribly wasteful and would make me look a hypocrite considering how many times I've asked people not to smoke this evening, so you'll have to pretend, for now."