[CAIN.... THIS PASSES TROLLDOM AND SAILS STRAIGHT INTO SADISM.... it's a good thing he isn't Abel, at least. instead of BLIND ADORATION AND TRUST he's armed with paranoia, snobbery and an immune system that destroys everything that isn't food on contact.

he'll scoot the pot over to himself and lift the lid, and he does look a little surprised because hey this smells pretty good! he's even smiling as he closes the lid again.]

I'll admit that I'm impressed you've managed this much. However, you can't expect tea to be had without some sort of accompaniment, yes?