[He blinks, and then gives in to a smile.] It really wasn't necessary to give me anything in return, but thank you.

[He will not deny a gift once it has been given. Cider...huh. Maybe he'll save this for an occasion. Setting the gift aside for now, he'll go ahead and put the main dish onto the table. It was in a ceramic pot, still covered with a lid.] Prepared by myself and Susato-san. I thought you'd like a nice warm dish on a cold day.

[Steam rises as he pulls the lid off. The smell of potatoes and meat, stewing in a meaty broth fills the air.]