Almost sounds like poison. [ he says offhandedly, as if the potential for it actually existed. but in reality, considering the lack of health benefits, was it so different from poison? not a completely out of pocket consideration.

but, should he be so calm about this?

really, he's never heard of anyone calling the sensation of any sort of carbonation... tiny needles. that said, when he shows him his mouth, yoshida tilts his head peering into it before giving a small nod. ] They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. What do you think? Feeling stronger?

[ he says as he lifts a finger and taps on one of his teeth. ]