"Here, Jaak, this drink is on me!" Alice pretended not to hear Basil Jaak's words and gulped down a large glass of beer on the table.
Basil Jaak looked at the hearty Alice, smiled slightly, and also raised his glass.
Alice put down her glass and told Basil Jaak, "Jaak, I'm sorry, but something's come up in the bar, and I need to deal with it."
Then, Alice instructed the bartender to take good care of Basil Jaak before she got up from her chair, ready to leave.
Basil Jaak nodded, "If something urgent has come up, Manager Alice, feel free to handle it!"
Alice bade farewell to Basil Jaak once again, then walked towards the upstairs room, guided by the waiter.
Basil Jaak ordered a pint from the bartender, sat by himself at the bar, and noting the bartender's unfamiliarity, he asked, "New here?"