[ It had definitely hit a nerve, and if Amos and Alex had been alone, he would have given something closer to an honest answer, but they weren't.

Bobbie already had enough reason to think badly of him, if she wanted. The fact that she didn't was something he was very grateful for, but also didn't want to push. ]

If you gotta know, I've been told my taste in music leaves a lot to be desired.

[ There. Safer. Maybe. ]

Just drink more of it, you stop tastin' it after a while.