[ Claire grants a small smile to it's alright, but she's grateful for the subject change all the same. ]
Oh, please, it's no trouble. I think I'm indulging a bit in having so much at my instant disposal. Tea is practically in the blood of my people.
[ Her uncle's nightly tea and pipe. It was a ritual no matter where in the world they were. She's sure her parents, though she has no memory of them, enjoyed tea as well. Claire begins making a standard earl grey for them, feeling like she can't go wrong. Though she's added orange peel to hers. Not a lot, just a hint that only unfolds after one has swallowed. ]
How long have you all known one another? As close as you are, it seems to be one of those friendships that started when you were quite young.
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[ Claire grants a small smile to it's alright, but she's grateful for the subject change all the same. ]
Oh, please, it's no trouble. I think I'm indulging a bit in having so much at my instant disposal. Tea is practically in the blood of my people.
[ Her uncle's nightly tea and pipe. It was a ritual no matter where in the world they were. She's sure her parents, though she has no memory of them, enjoyed tea as well. Claire begins making a standard earl grey for them, feeling like she can't go wrong. Though she's added orange peel to hers. Not a lot, just a hint that only unfolds after one has swallowed. ]
How long have you all known one another? As close as you are, it seems to be one of those friendships that started when you were quite young.
[ She's never thought to ask Hilda before. ]