[ hey, he grew up in a shrink family. he gets it, throwing therapists at people is slightly rude. ]

Not therapy. Just networking.

[ there's a brief pause, slightly unsure - because yes, they get along well, but the whole bizarro element is still odd. still, he sounds sympathetic and lightly amused when he replies. ]

But yes, I have more beer. You should be careful, I'm going to start thinking that's the only reason you like me.