(Small talk is an important life skill when you're a noble. Everything is about impressions; saying and doing the right thing. Silences is the worst when you're with others and so often misinterpreted, he'd rather use his words and instead. )

It's probably for the better. (That she isn't usually around places like this.) These places usually attract some of the worst people. Stuffy, boring, old fashioned...

(Truly the worst!)

It's nice to find some good company. (And he smiles! He's charming? He's being friendly,) As long as I have that, it'll anything taste bearable.

... Except for this.

(And he twirls his wine glass? It's a lost cause. He'll probably just end up plugging his nose and knocking it back later.)