We all have our deep, dark secrets. [There's a playful lilt when he says this. Loki is right, and they both know it. Sure, Mobius is nice, but that would be rather two-dimensional now wouldn't it? He's only human.]
No no - it's pretty sweet. I have it on good authority. [And he lifts up his mug, taking a cautious first sip to make sure he doesn't scald his mouth.
...There's minor flinching - perhaps it's still too hot - but he doesn't complain. Just waits a moment before trying again. The second attempt is more successful, and then he's blowing on the tea some more between the sips after that, enjoying the feeling of the warm mug in his hands.]
it happens to all of us!!
No no - it's pretty sweet. I have it on good authority. [And he lifts up his mug, taking a cautious first sip to make sure he doesn't scald his mouth.
...There's minor flinching - perhaps it's still too hot - but he doesn't complain. Just waits a moment before trying again. The second attempt is more successful, and then he's blowing on the tea some more between the sips after that, enjoying the feeling of the warm mug in his hands.]