Naugus attempts to answer, he really does, but when he tries, he hiccups again. And that makes him cough again. Which adds a new reaction to the mix where he gags slightly, quickly raising his fist to his mouth to stifle it.

He's arrogant? stupid? proud enough to wave off the beer with a shake of his head and twitchy snap of his claw.

"I-"

Another cough. He bends his knees and rests both hands on either one, hanging his head. JUST GOTTA BREATHE.

His tail is just thumping sporadically against the floor now now, loudly.