[Akira laughs at the idea of returning it. That's not how this experiment's going to be.]

But I still have miiine.

[Is there something of a threat to how happily he counters? Surely not.

While he can't exactly cure his expensive tastes, reframing the wines as something to test does give them a pass for now. He'll at least take a sip of the one he's chosen to keep, from pomeg berries for little reason beyond an interest in their red colour.]

I can't argue the importance of a healthy diet! Still, I think berries are on a different scale compared to what you'll find at the supermarket, treating things from paralysis to minor burns so reliably. If you traded those beets out for nitroglycerin, I'd be curious to see if there's truly no effect on your heart.

[That.. may not be quite on the same scale either.

Then after a slight pause,]

I'm sure what we're drinking right now is safe!