You know, I have been alive for a thousand years, Elena. Do you think I truly haven't ever had soda?

( he has. he just isn't very fond of it. he prefers wine and water and maybe the occasional beer if the occasion calls for it. but, soda just seems a little too...juvenile for him. )

I had a preference for root beer a long, long time ago. So, I have had soda and though I don't drink it often, I will drink it.