[ The concept of "not understanding someone" is, perhaps ironically, foreign to Giovanni. What do you mean you're not from a world where the linguistic nature of magic requires that everyone speak the same single language? So he chalks Akira's confusion up to not knowing how to react when faced with the majesty of a (slightly waterlogged) Banzai Captain. It's fine. It's a reaction more people should have toward him, really. So he continues as blithely as ever: ]

Me? Ohhh, I get it. Worried about poison, right? Trust me, buddy, I'm not a poison kind of bad guy. I'm more of a smack-you-in-the-head-with-a-knife-bat kind of bad guy. But if you're sure... well, it's always a little weird drinking my own soup, but for you, no problem. Bottoms up!

[ Without hesitation, he tilts the cup to his lips and takes a solid swig. Mmm. Tomato-ey. ]