[ . . . . ahah. Tenka just scratches the back of his neck at the mention of admiration before passing right over it. That's embarrassing.

But at least for the teasing.... he chuckles faintly even as he gets both of the teacups and brings them over to Kaoru in the living room. Then as he's happily offering the cup over--]

Well... you can take the fish out of the pond and put it in a glass or a bowl, can't you?

There's a big world outside the pond. [And he hums thoughtfully, surprisingly thoughtful for once.] I think it's important to look at it for all it is.