She tossed him a knowing look. "Shosuro-san forgets himself but I suppose the sake can be blamed," she smiles, "So I shall permit such things tonight. If that is alright with Anzai-kun?"

"It's more than alright." He didn't flush as he was called out for the informality. No, that was intentional. Hearing her refer to him by his name rather than family. That was the desired effect.

The look she gave him was knowing. The look he gave her in return...

The curl of a wicked smile, charming and evocative. The slightest hint of mischief. A Scorpion smile. "And is it so wrong to forget?"

"It is fine. In its time and place," she gave him a pointed smile, "Beyond that it starts reducing both of our options going forward."

She breathed in the steam off the cup of tea with meditative calm. "And I do unconventional things when I am cornered."

She smiled beatifically, "This tea is lovely. It should compliment the mochi nicely, ne?"

"I never wanted to give the impression of cornering you." Taking the cup of tea, he contemplated the evening briefly. Eyes watching her smile. "I suppose it does..."

Though with no direct line to holdings, already limits options as well... He still drank in the tea, enjoying the warmth, the soothing nature already taking hold. "An excellent blend, just the right amount of bite to it. Hai, it will be perfect."