I can appreciate a lot of things without the need to drink them, you know.

[ The retort is playful and flippant, laughter barely hidden in his tone as he gets up to retrieve the tea blend now that the water is ready.

Trying not to look nervous now that Claude actually is going to try the stuff, he carries it over to where the other man stands, holding it out to hgim with a cheeky grin and a wink. ]

I’ll make sure to surprise you with something creative when you least expect it.