Gloria said it so sincerely that it caught Neville off guard.
She continued, "Shopping alone is dreadfully boring."
"I... enjoyed it," Neville honestly said. He really did enjoy it, if not for the pain in his feet. "Parts of it, anyway."
Gloria laughed, crinkling the corners of her eyes. "The parts where you weren't roaming around, you mean?"
Since he got caught, Neville could only shrug and said, "Those parts, yes."
Their tea arrived, carried by a server who moved silently and efficiently. It seemed to be the common standard for living employees in this kind of high-end establishment.
The Moon Blossom tea was served in translucent cups that seemed to glow faintly from within, the liquid a pale pink that shimmered with tiny, suspended particles that looked like actual flower petals.
Neville took a careful sip.
It was... actually quite good.
He tasted the subtle taste of flora without being overwhelmed. It also had a hint of sweetness that lingered on the tongue.
