[It's not a question Michael has considered before, but he's still quick to make up his mind. Uncertainty doesn't suit him.
He steps up to her setup, hands at his sides. To his credit, he recognizes the variety of dried leaves and flowers laid out as a starting point for tea blends. Wanda's very into the stuff. He'd expected a medically-oriented display on Claire's part, but perhaps she'd done enough of that in Nocwich last month. This is supposed to be an occasion for Solvunn new and old to relax.]
Is this how you always mix your tea?
[Michael has his head tilted like a curious bird, looking genuinely puzzled for once.]
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[It's not a question Michael has considered before, but he's still quick to make up his mind. Uncertainty doesn't suit him.
He steps up to her setup, hands at his sides. To his credit, he recognizes the variety of dried leaves and flowers laid out as a starting point for tea blends. Wanda's very into the stuff. He'd expected a medically-oriented display on Claire's part, but perhaps she'd done enough of that in Nocwich last month. This is supposed to be an occasion for Solvunn new and old to relax.]
Is this how you always mix your tea?
[Michael has his head tilted like a curious bird, looking genuinely puzzled for once.]