[that, in turn, has sizhui perking further. the idea that he might've found sylvain's favorite tea is delightful and, if earl grey is the same, he'll be filing it away for later to remember to bring to the other man whenever they see each other.

sizhui giggles,] I hope that's okay? And yes, that's exactly what I was considering when gathering all of the drinks. We will just have to brace ourselves if it's as strong as we've been told. Oh! [a pause as he glances down at his pocket, though he's quick to upturn again.] They did give me sugar and, uhm, containers of cream to try it with too? It must be profoundly bitter if they're prepared with those.

[while the wink has the tips of his ears pinkening, he head-bobs again, glad to know someone else has visited the garden perhaps just as often as he has, if not more.]

That sounds like a great idea to me.