[ All right, now he just has to laugh lightly at the ridiculousness of it all. The evening has clearly turned into something of an emotional roller coaster, derailing from their original objective into solemn discussions of love to this amusing bit of miscommunication. ]

It's just a dirty joke.

[ Actually. Since the night has already devolved into something of a dreary mood, he throws in a bit of silliness. ]

But for the record, if anyone else says that to you... They're the worst kind of person, and deserve a good slap.

[ Right on schedule the waitress makes her way over, drinks in hand for the pair of them. Dazai's whiskey is taken with a thanks before she passes Linneus the spiced wine and places the sugary confection of their chosen dessert drink between them. Dazai nods his thanks before their server is off again, busy with getting orders at another table. Which suits him just fine, as she's laid out spoons and straws for both of them, to choose from. ]

I can say it because you already know that I am.