But it certainly helps.

[ He can't help but chuckle at his brother's new stance. He's sure that he'll go back to folding his arms eventually, at least. ]

I would make dishes without carrots in them, and my patrons would complain about it.

[ It's good-natured ribbing of himself, and he's smiling all the while. But the mug seems to be nearly full, so he pulls the strainer away. ]

Here you are. One mug of coffee. Hopefully it doesn't treat you the way it treated me.