The Accidental Alchemist

If you have one teapot,” he said, pouring hot water over tea leaves, “that will do you quite well. How much does he lack himself who must have a lot of things?” “You’re quoting Sen Rikyū,

gravely,

They both gave me a look, that really made me feel 300!

I wish your tastes were a little less expensive.” He stared at me with a confused expression. “You are an alchemist,” he said. “Can you not simply make more gold?” “The thing is…” I looked away for a moment, embarrassed. “I never really got the hang of that part of alchemy.” I watched as his eyes widened in horror. “But then we could buy good wine and truffles!