[ Yeah, Curufin knows that. He does a fair amount of lying himself, instead of opening up. So he can understand Taako not wanting to spill the beans. ]

It doesn't matter at all, Taako. I was just trying to be funny. I guess the joke didn't go over well. My apologies. [ And he means that sincerely. ]

Do you need anything? [ He pulls out a silver flask that he keeps in his satchel at all times. It is full of the Speakeasy's best whisky. He pulls the stopper and offers the flask. ] A drink of this might quell your thirst, if you've been here a while.