[ It's easier, at least right now, to think of all the good things time can give them, instead of the actions of worse people on Abraxas. Claire isn't so naive as to think with Jocelyn out of the picture things will never be dire again, but for now, she'll enjoy the time with new friends. ]

I was never a fan of overt florals, but subtly is key when working with them. Fruit as well, although fruit tea is better served over ice, if you've never had it that way. And with no sugar added, there's no reason for that.

[ She'll have to make some, real southern style tea that's been steeped in the sun for hours. ]

Tea is a funny sort of issue in my time. Well, it will be. There's a whole skirmish where one country dumps all its tea in a harbor in protest to the country importing it. But that's a history lesson from a country on a planet you're not even from.

[ Claire laughs and gets back on topic. ]

The one I've made you is less fanciful, but I admit I've gotten a bit blend-happy being in a place where I can.