Pickle Inspector lifts the drink from Yuri's hand, sips it, then orders another from the barkeep. He keeps Yuri's original drink and offers him the replacement. This maneuver leaves Pickle Inspector feeling particular hardboiled, though he cannot recall why he holds this appellative in such high regard. The thought dissipates as soon as it occurs to him.

Pickle Inspector returns the proffered toast and finishes his drink in one gulp. He inquires as to Yuri's history with the bull. Has Yuri ever won?