[ Kaveh's own mental state is impaired enough that he doesn't realize Alhaitham's question to be a genuine one; yet again, his smile changes to a scowl as he stares at the other man. ]

We're not doing this again! [ he snaps, tone sharp with irritation. ] This isn't something worth thanking you three times! [ And he punctuates the point with another swig, two separate gulps against the lip of the bottle before he pulls it away, leaving mere dregs to swish at the bottom as he lowers it once more, ruby gaze defiant. ]

I said it once, so if you want more gratitude, thank yourself!

[ (Oh, but his head is spinning.) ]