[It's a popular punishment, judging from the boxes of it nearby. The alternatives aren't much better. Yet, as the offer's extended, Stef's smile only grows wider.]

« Thank you. That would mean a lot - because yeah, you're the first Arabic speaker I've met here. »

[But he'll apologize, as he gets his own cup of tea,] « Sorry about the tea. I've got Earl Grey back on my ship, but over here, it's whatever sponsors've sent me. Their taste is uh... it's something. »