Tani stiffened, but let it pass without comment. Tea was a safe subject. That bit she could easily respond to.
"Ah, this is traditionally served without anything extra. Well, not anything strong-flavored. It's much less strong than black teas with spices or cream added -- it overrides the flavor." Her expression shifted, an oddness to it as if she had just realized something. "I'm not sure if you'll like it, if you prefer ..."
Belatedly, she took her seat. Gods above, but she was making a fool of herself. "No, no, I'm fine. Perfectly fine."
As if she was anything of the sort.
"Ah, this is traditionally served without anything extra. Well, not anything strong-flavored. It's much less strong than black teas with spices or cream added -- it overrides the flavor." Her expression shifted, an oddness to it as if she had just realized something. "I'm not sure if you'll like it, if you prefer ..."
Belatedly, she took her seat. Gods above, but she was making a fool of herself. "No, no, I'm fine. Perfectly fine."
As if she was anything of the sort.
Precise. ⚜ Vivacious. ⚜ Wicked.
