It matters to me, [ Lupin offers, simply. He knows they're stuck like this for a while; he just wants to try and minimize the discomfort. Which he is, perhaps, doing a poor job of at the moment, but getting a warm beverage into their system will have benefits in the long-term, okay. Since they don't inch away, he continues stroking their back, inwardly wondering at the feeling of skin that gives and the suggestion of warmth through their clothes. Perfectly normal things that aren't even really noticeable - save for the fact that he knows those features aren't supposed to be there. ]

... Well, I can't deny it's less convenient then just soaking in the sun like a tree. But doesn't have to be a chore - people come up with lots of delicious combinations of food, and being able to taste lots of different flavors is fun.

[ he lifts his mug an inch or two in a demonstrative way. ]

When it's cold out, eating or drinking something hot like this will warm you up from the inside - it relaxes you. And sweet drinks like apple cider are sort of a rare treat. [ a wry smile. ] If you have to drink something, it should be something you can enjoy. This is probably the only time you'll be able to experience this, right? I think that counts as a special occasion.