Part 256: Lissa C

This tea is soooo good!

Isn't it just divine, darling? The leaves are infused with a citrus aroma, so I was certain you'd like it.

I like citrus?

In all the years we've shared tea, you only mention the flavor if it's a citrus blend. How funny that you didn't even know!

That is funny! And a little embarrassing, I guess...

You know me better than I know myself, Maribelle!

That's hardly a surprise, darling. I'm your best friend.

Hee hee! I know! It's SO true. ...

Wait a second. I don't know what kind of tea YOU like best!

Well now, that simply won't do at all. Why don't you take a guess?

Hmmmm. Is it... rose tea?

Tsk! Such a common flavor.

Tea with milk?

Ugh! Why not just drink from a mud puddle?!

This is hard! Maybe if I knew more about tea... What other kinds are there?

Ah, well. I suppose I'll have to take pity and simply tell you. My favorite blend...

Is...?

Black tea infused with the still-warm blood of an adult male grizzly bear.

*PFFFFFFFFFFFTTT!*

Lissa, what is wrong with you! What manner of lady spews tea?! It is simply not done!

What's wrong with me? What's wrong with you?! Who would drink such a thing?!

No one, darling. It was only a jest. ...Now wipe your mouth, please.

I actually believed you...

All right, what's the real answer, then? What's your favorite tea?

Why, whichever ones you enjoy, darling. That way I get to appreciate both the beverage and your enjoyment of it!

So if you ever find a blend you're especially fond of, just say the word

Um, all right. I will. Thanks. But I still kinda feel like that wasn't a real answer...