[Casey very carefully accepts the cup, holding it between both hands to not risk spilling a single drop of this precious thing sensei shared with his dad. He sniffs it again - it does smell better than before, actually, so clearly there's some science at work with this infusing thing - and blows on it a few times before taking a cautious sip.
...Makes a face. Then takes another sip. Then announces, very seriously:]
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...Makes a face. Then takes another sip. Then announces, very seriously:]
These are the best leaves I ever tasted.