Arthur took out a brand-new cup from Malz's cabinet, and the tea was made to Marinda's taste, with a little rock sugar and mint leaves added.
Immediately, Marinda looked at Arthur with suspicion and wariness.
"What do you want to do?"
"As I said, only within my capabilities!
Remember, only within my capabilities!"
Marinda emphasized, as she picked up her pipe and put it in her mouth.
To Marinda, a cup of sweetened mint tea wasn't enough to make her change what was appropriate. Likewise, Arthur didn't think that a cup of sweetened mint tea could get him more—if that really happened, he would instead be wary that Marinda might be setting a trap for him.
And...
This cup of tea wasn't for Marinda.
"Don't flatter yourself."
Arthur said, and then he finished the tea in his hands in one gulp.
Right away, Marinda realized that this fellow was doing it on purpose, retaliating for her just now claiming the roasted beef with her saliva.
"Childish!"
