[Zhao's head cocked to one side as he considered the question, an amused glint in his eyes as he stared at Kaidan.]

That...depends on what you want from my tongue. I've been known to blab a bit more with some alcohol in me. But other things... hardly need that sort of encouragement to get me going. I'd rather be sober for that sort of endeavor. Feels less cheap that way. [He laughs it off.] Not just because I'm usually the one paying the tab, mind you.