A new hive, finally. I wasn't sure how long it was going to take, but here we are. They're magically fortified, so if we're ever absent for long again and they can't get to the flowers for some reason, they'll be alright.

[ She feels so much better about that, and she takes a sip of tea. Consciously, she doesn't realize exactly how comfortable they've become around one another, but she doesn't sit with many others in her shift with bare feet. No one else, other than Jon. Michael brings her comfort and ease, the first friend in her life she felt she could be herself with from the start.

Her lips curl into a small smile. Yes, yes she will have fun. ]

Thank you. I meant to ask, how are you enjoying your fish with feet? And remind me to get you some fresh jars of honey if you'd like.

[ For whatever he'd want to use them for: at the inn, for trade or re-gifting. ]

I'll be around in the next couple of weeks with autumn and winter tea blends and items for the rooms.

[ With her wax she can make candles, and she provides lotions and soaps. It's a fun side hobby for her, something to keep her contributing. ]

Not to change the topic, but why did a Summond tell me he was in need of character references?

[ Which was absolutely hilarious to her, and completely on brand. ]

He wound up getting me accidentally hit in the face again, this time minorly thank goodness.

[ Her lip is nice and normal looking thanks to a little magical touch up. Not healing, because she can't heal herself, but she'd found a loophole. ]