the tea bandit: an update

so, i am proud to announce that i have had success with the tea bandit.
i did not have to get hostile.
i did not have to order my tea in a to go cup.
about two weeks ago my friends and i were at our chinese meeting spot and IT happened.
what happened?
the tea bandit filled everyone's cups and when he got to me, he asked me if i wanted anymore tea.
it was such a touching moment.
we had a connection.
all was done with a smile.
on our second trip to the chinese spot, IT happened again.
but this time, i was patted on the shoulder. not once, but twice.
one could take it as form of assault but i think it was a pat of understanding.
a friendship pat.
but....i did see him intensely hug a patron the last time i was there.
eh, i will just assume it was his sister.