[ oh, this man is delightful in fyodor's books so far. the smile he offers is a smidge more genuine and he shakes his head. ] No, I am not a gardener though I am familiar with some of the mechanics.

I am particular about my tea so I thought it would be a useful thing to learn.

[ again his mouth twitches at the blunt declaration, you know what? he can get behind this completely. ]

You don't seem surprised by the attempt to piggyback off of our free labour.