[At first, Kaede's shoulders stiffened obstinately. Of course he'd want her to drink the tea, that was obvious--
The other sentimental things were ones she...poorly understood. But wanting fair exchange for time spent was sensible. That finally jogged Kaede's mind loose, and she accepted the mug of tea without further protests.]
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The other sentimental things were ones she...poorly understood. But wanting fair exchange for time spent was sensible. That finally jogged Kaede's mind loose, and she accepted the mug of tea without further protests.]
...fine.