[ He puts his hands around the mug, letting the warmth sink in as he takes a sip. He's had a combination like this before. It's quite good.

He gives Zelkov an approving nod. ]

Thank you. It tastes fine.

[ And before he forgets- ]

I tried the recipe that you taught me, after last week's trial. I gave them to the others in the Dodo Cabana. ... I believe it went over well.

[ He worked with what he had after Beel tore up the kitchen, and it probably wasn't nearly as good as how Zelkov makes them, but they were eaten and appreciated nevertheless. Xiao tried! ]