[ There are few faces here that he would be as happy to see as Manuela's. She was, after all, such an inspiration to him during his youth. ]

You are quite correct. I was also going to investigate the selection of teas at one of the stores I found. Perhaps you would care to join me once I have made a suitable purchase, but not until I have mastered the kitchen! It wouldn't do for me to serve you substandard tea.

[ It would be a small bit of normalcy, the way he sees it. Between the war back home and the unusual circumstances they find themselves in right now, they could both probably use it. ]