Me? Laying it on thick? I would never! [ She totally would. ] That is an outright attempt at character assassination. I'm horribly offended. [ She isn't. Obviously, as she laughs after that, her voice light and airy.

When he directs her attention to the cafe in question, Dorothea peers eagerly into the window and the displays piled with confections and treats--some she recognizes, others which are mysteriously foreign, all of which look tempting. There are people milling about inside, some eating and chatting with one another, others behind a bar in the back brewing drinks. ]

Let's give it a try. It looks delightful. [ And speaking of teas: ] Of course I remembered. I try to remember what my friends enjoyed drinking, especially because everyone loved tea so much back at the academy. I have so many wonderful memories of teatimes from back then.