he accepts the cup with a,] Thank you, [then he brings the mug closer, watching the steam, his head already tipped sideways in curiosity. it sure smells strong, he's almost tempted to say they should add something before he tastes... but sizhui blows on the liquid until he thinks it's safe enough to take a decent-sized mouthful.
luckily, it doesn't burn, except he almost wishes it did so he could explain the extreme bitterness sitting on his tongue. he swallows it quickly, wrinkles his nose then huffs a laugh.] Wow, it is pretty bitter. [still, he at least didn't choke or cough, which counts for something, right?] Definitely not something I could drink by itself.
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he accepts the cup with a,] Thank you, [then he brings the mug closer, watching the steam, his head already tipped sideways in curiosity. it sure smells strong, he's almost tempted to say they should add something before he tastes... but sizhui blows on the liquid until he thinks it's safe enough to take a decent-sized mouthful.
luckily, it doesn't burn, except he almost wishes it did so he could explain the extreme bitterness sitting on his tongue. he swallows it quickly, wrinkles his nose then huffs a laugh.] Wow, it is pretty bitter. [still, he at least didn't choke or cough, which counts for something, right?] Definitely not something I could drink by itself.