Is what you just cooked going to move me to tears because it's delicious, or because it's too spicy...

[ maybe he should have paid attention to what Mako was making, instead of watching the side of his head.

He shakes his head, though. ] I think I should be fine. If it gets rid of this stuffy nose, I'll be glad for it.

[ Even if his mouth is burning in the meantime, it's fine, it's fine. He'll pick up on that tip too, using spice to help cover up the fact that he has no idea what flavors go together, and sometimes things get charred if he turns on the stove and walks away. ]