[ it's a familar idea, being unwelcomed, although in his case, most of them had warranted reasons for not welcoming him. it's not like kovacs has ever been exactly skilled at making friends, and most of the time, he's only willing to befriend trouble. getting invited anyway was an invitation to a trap or a fight, or usually both.

but he doesn't judge alina for her excitement, even if he's resistant himself on the concept of going. ]

You know, some people actually would call it that. But let's just say I might have a few things in my bag that ... really lighten a mood. Make you feel all kinds of good, like you're floating, like you're weightless.