Kakashi's eyebrows raised as he tucked his mask back over his nose, his open eye sweeping the indicated cabinets as if securing their locations and uses to his memory.

"Of course--" He gave a little movement that was half a nod and half a bow before laying the ginger and the grater to one side and moving to do as instructed. It wasn't hard to notice the excited tone in his voice, and the way he moved around getting the necessary items as though his effort had been formally requested by the Hokage.

He wasn't sure what it was about this particular task but as he set up the cups and their strainers, opened the pot and dished out enough leaves for the both of them.. Something was grounding him, making him feel comfortable - really comfortable - for the first time since he'd got here.