[Her mood lifts a little. When presented with the chance to do her thing, it almost always does.]

I've been experimenting with a couple of herbs that seem to pass for tea. Over here.

[She walks to one of the far banks, tucked almost in a corner.]

What kind of flavor profile do you prefer?

[And it's more than just a question of finding the right leaves. A person's preference in tea says a lot about them.]