Something is wrong. He watches Ren struggle for the right word, trying to read his face. His head tilts like a bird's, as something glimmers in his eyes....

Then the timer goes off. Ren starts to pour, and, smiling as if nothing happened, Akechi watches his hands. "I never get tired of watching you do that. You should teach me."

Also, it smells really good. He breathes it in. "I take it you're drinking that?"