Reiji poured the steaming hot beverage into a waiting porcelain cup, then he gently slid the teacup towards you. "Go on, try it," Reiji encouraged, his eyes never leaving yours. "It's a special blend of tea I brewed myself."

Taking the cup in both hands, you brought it to your lips to take a small, tentative sip. As the minutes ticked by, a strange sensation began to creep over you. Something felt off, a fog seemed to cloud your thoughts. "How does it taste?"