Sage nodded, he very much got the impression from Alex in the past that the male would be willing to work himself to death if those around him allowed it... And honestly, Sage was much the same. It was easy to work all the waking hours away when there was no real end goal... There wasn't a rush to find a stable job, buy a home, raise a family... Not when you were a vampire. Of course, some continued on their human-like lifestyles, but Sage hadn't had that to begin with, not in a manner which he could simply pick up and resume anyway. The life he had now suited him best.<br/><br/>He watched Alex sip at his second drink and wondered how many he'd had before he arrived... Though it seemed perhaps only the one. So when the seemingly drunken offer was made, thankfully not going right over his head as sometimes such things could, Sage was a bit surprised. It wasn't that he was disinterested though... Alex was handsome, and he didn't have any rules regarding sharing a bed with those he dealt with professionally, but after a moment he softly shook his head.<br/><br/>"I think I will decline this time." He said simply in his polite and unfussed manner. He wouldn't say it was only because Alex was drinking... But he decided to work on the side of caution, he didn't enjoy the thought of taking anyone who may later be cross over it. And truth be told he wasn't sure if Alex was genuinely interested in a night together, or if the booze and stress were just making him think he was. Such was always the risk though when one's bite could turn someone a bit too willing, so Sage decided to back down now rather than have an issue with it later.<br/><br/>However, he thought better of leaving it just at that, gently reaching out to cup the other's jaw as he leaned in ad gave a tentative lick to the other's neck, a soft hum leaving him as he did. "If you offer another night though I will accept. You have a very pleasant scent that I would not mind experiencing further." He breathed against the other's skin for only him to hear before pulling back again. "In exchange for my rudeness in declining your offer shall I cover your drinks for the evening?" He offered, not wanting to leave on poor terms.