"It's expensive. People usually just order the ten percent blend. That's all you need for something to be a Kona blend, the beans are so..."

He searches for the right word. It's harder than it used to be, but he doesn't think it's because of any of the things Maruki's done to him. But would he even know...?

"...valuable, I guess."

The timer goes off and he removes the filter from the carafe, tossing it and its wet grounds into the trash. With practiced grace, he pours the coffee into a cup. The aroma is rich, strong, and complex.