A familiar theme. I have learned that if we do not find trouble first, it often finds us.

[ He busies himself preparing to make some tea: pulling down items and arranging them in the limited space of the small Minaras kitchen. Every few minutes, his eyes flick to the door. Just to make sure it is still, in fact, closing. That the one to outside is still holding, with the mannequins. ]

I hope herbal suits you, it has been my own preference.

[ It's been a stressful time, something soothing has tended to help. Its either that or alcohol, and alcohol tends to be frowned on early in the day. ]