Haha, I can reassure you that my taste buds are intact.

[ His taste buds work perfectly fine, thank you very much...

He takes a seat at the table, glancing at the tea set before him. The two of them might even seem like old friends to a stranger who happened to chance upon them. And perhaps one could attach that title to them. One might argue they've known each other long enough for it.

Such a question might be greeted with an ironic laugh by Chesed.

He lifts the tea cup into his hand, gazing at his reflection upon its surface. ]

I occasionally come here to take a look at the plants. There's much to learn about this place. And it's quite nice to see true greenery after so long.

[ He hasn't taken a single sip of the tea. He's just holding it. ]