[ He's about to nod but Clive's noise makes him pause, because it sounds suspiciously like a snorted laugh. And Clive offers the reason why. ]

"He hates the taste, as well. If he can avoid taking it, he will. All but disappears when it's time back home."

[ And Vanilla holds a hand in front of his mouth to avoid laughing at Joshua being absolutely called out. Ah. ]

Yes, most medicines - especially those of herbal make - are often bitter. Yet I have perfected techniques to reduce the bitter or sour taste to them, into something far more palatable.