[ indeed, it is mostly hot water... but it could be worse. It could be a lot worse. Lupin is relieved, a little, but wisely keeps that from showing on his face, too. He accepts it graciously. ]

What's that saying? Good things take time? I'll be patient.

[ it's probably not gonna be good though ]

In the meantime... I meant it when I said I was curious before about how you thought this was possible.