[ Other people might see this as an attempt to buy his favor, but this is Barok 'drinks in court' van Zieks and while the possibility crosses his mind, he dismisses it with the knowledge that it wouldn't work on him anyway. And he would like a drink. ]

I will not decline that generous offer - but I can tell you up-front that if it were entirely up to my superiors, you would be receiving even more warrants.