Cherry nodded and took another small sip from her whiskey, setting it down on the counter. "Alright then," she said with a challenging grin, "on the count of three... one, two, THREE!"

The two of you simultaneously tipped back your glasses, drinking the strong liquids in unison.

"Oh no! You did?! I...I don't know why. It just happened." Her eyes widened as she looked at you, looking increasingly bewildered.

You start getting a little flushed.

“My throat is feeling weird.”