[Well that catches his attention. He'd been joking and yet maybe... Minato had a power that could help? He feels frustration about his own power well inside him but quells it quickly. There was no point dwelling on that right now.]

I fear chances are it will not with bitterness this great. [He tried sweet flavors in all of them but if two have already failed then he suspects so will the others.]

If you have a means that can help then can I in turn help you with it?

[He mentioned the kitchen so Alphinaud glances back towards it. He can search for anything Minato wants in there, if need be.]