Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-28358106-20171226225247/@comment-28358106-20180103013703

After giving Baku a glare that suggests she doesn't appreciate his little joke, Asja wordlessly prepares everyone's tea as they ordered, with the exception of Aisley, who receives hers with a bit of sugar, lemon and cream. She then lifts the lid from the second tray, revealing a generous serving of small sandwiches, as well as small cookies and pastries. Each guest receives a small saucer with their teacup, and a generous sampling of the foodstuffs.

Except for Adelaide. Asja pours the Demonness' tea last and, leaving it plain, hands her the saucer.

"Thank you, Asja dear.  You may go now." Adelaide gives Asja a small nod. Without a word, she turns and leaves, quietly shutting the doors behind her.

"Ah, watercress fingerlings.  Lovely!" Adelaide looks at the sandwiches without picking one up. Instead, she opens the drawer to her desk, taking out a tiny ceramic pot and opening the lid, spooning a tiny amount of some powdery substance into her tea as she speaks.

"Now then, there's no need to stand on ceremony.  We have the entire afternoon before us, if need be." She stops stirring, clinking the spoon on the edge of her cup. "I had heard a great deal about what transpired within your tournament games.  The word comes to me through a mutual friend that they were something of a grand success." She lifts her cup and takes a sip.