[ He's hesitant to answer positively, still miffed by the experience, but he's also not about to lie. Frowning, he replies stiffly: ]

It was. Quite refreshing on a warm day such as this one. I daresay it would have paired well with one of sandwiches also on sale, if you find yourself hungry.

[ Speaking of sandwiches—his stomach gives a particularly plaintive growl. ]