[ With an exasperated sigh Hikage nods. That is how that whole situation would go down isn't it? Augh. ]

Up to you, but I'd say you're too late already. [ Because even as he replies Hikage is already moving to reach into the cabinets, taking appraise of it's offering and then plucking two small jars down. Plop go two newfound additions to the teapot, followed by the hot water which was near boiling from the time Subete entered (the teaball also having been prepared of course).]

So, are you going to ask and be patient or wait.... two minutes and twenty five seconds? [ While the leaves steep for just the right amount of time. ]