[there's a small mason jar at leaks' favourite part of the house, just about 290mL, with a simple note-- even if the writing is anything but simple. in fact, it's downright elegant, a cursive only seen in people who went to expensive, fancy schools or had special tutoring. no signature, except the "S" in spiced tea is stylized specifically to be a snake, larger than the rest of the writing, and eye-catching.]
Spiced tea, but with a little kick! (Don't drink too much in one go, please.)
As a small token of friendship, may it keep you warm even for just a moment in this snowy weather.
[inside the jar itself is a light brown liquid, still with a bit of the ingredients used to make it-- a thin slice of lemon, zest from an orange, so on and so forth. as for the kick? it's rum.]
[ when you're used to a very certain routine, with very specific things being in places where you expect it, a surprise sticks out like a sore thumb. seeing this jar with the drink in it... makes him curious. opening it and taking a cursory sniff makes his eyes widen. there's definitely something in it that he probably shouldn't immediately consume. dangerous? doesn't seem so, but.
he'll have to share it with shalem. or drink it with him. or something. that seems like the most reasonable thing to do. ]
[luckily for him, if he's looking for the snake, he can be found in his favourite spot in all of the house-- the futon just in front of the fireplace, busily stuffing more logs to feed the flames.
it's been getting cold enough that shalem is loathe to venture too far from the house, and most of his time outside is spent either working or chopping wood to keep the fire burning.]
[ then the fireplace is where he goes. warmth is both a blessing but a distraction for him; the cold keeps him awake and able to continue his writings and meditation when not active. ]
... will you tell me what is inside of the drink you prepared?
Ah-- [shalem's tail flicks as he looks over his shoulder. he settles back down onto his futon properly after shoving one last log in, and leans over to peer at the jar of tea. leaks drank none of it?
he feels a little pang of hurt, but... well, if the man doesn't know what's in it, shalem shouldn't blame him for wanting to know, first.]
I used black tea as the main ingredient. I also added cinnamon, lemon, orange, cloves, and a splash of rum. ... Are those not to your liking?
Rum is liquour, though the underlying taste would seem like toasted or burnt sugar, even if your nose feels like it would be on fire for a second or two-- though the tea mix would keep that sensation to a minimum.
[then he chuckles softly.]
Just a little something extra I added to the mix for adults.
[ darn. unlucky, a drink that sets people on fire could've been handy. ]
No. I will try it... you did make this.
[ he's a little stubborn, keeping the drink away from shalem while also lifting it up to his lips so he can take a sip. the taste isn't what he expects--- there's plenty of sweet and spice, but the heat goes right up into his nose and he makes a soft noise from the sensation. ]
That's indeed the effect of the alcohol. [shalem gives leaks' knee a pat.] But please, be moderate in your drinking. You may get drunk, and then I'll have to carry you to the couch to sleep it off.
[not that it would be too difficult for the serpent... leaks is lean with barely any muscle on him, and shalem lifts on the regular.]
You're an adult, so the alcohol would take a while to affect you, but still! [another pat on the knee.] It's fun, but hangovers are not so fun.
[poor leaks. poor, poor leaks. not even knowing what alcohol is.]
Definitely not. If you drink far too much of it without having a healthy body, yes, it will poison you, but like this, it's perfectly safe. [then he pats his soulmate's shoulder, leaning against him for warmth.]
Alcohol is made from fermented grains or fruit, it can get you drunk. Gives you a hit of euphoria, lowers inhibitions and lets you just relax for a moment. Well, until your metabolism digests it.
[ there is no chance he would've ever had any before. he lived in isolation, consumed only food and drink that he made himself, from what nature provided.
the villages and major city were not friendly toward cattes like him.
with shalem leaning, leaks slowly snakes an arm around the other, hand resting on his side. ]
But where's the fun? [oh leaks, always so serious. shalem sips the tea, and licks extra drops from his lips with his forked tongue.]
I drink in moderation, and there's something to be said about the feeling of just barely being drunk. Like floating, but still being lucid enough to have control.
[ leaks stares at the tongue. oh. it's so different compared to his own. did firi also have one like that? maybe... but he never paid attention to it before. he had no reason to. ]
Hmm... [perhaps that means he wouldn't enjoy the spiced tea as it is, currently.
he leans back into leaks, and curls his light hair around long fingers.]
Should I brew you another spiced tea, then? Using my alcohol-free recipe. It has all the same tastes, just without the rum heating your nose and throat.
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Date: 2022-12-03 03:56 am (UTC)Spiced tea, but with a little kick! (Don't drink too much in one go, please.)
As a small token of friendship, may it keep you warm even for just a moment in this snowy weather.
[inside the jar itself is a light brown liquid, still with a bit of the ingredients used to make it-- a thin slice of lemon, zest from an orange, so on and so forth. as for the kick? it's rum.]
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-04 02:22 am (UTC)he'll have to share it with shalem. or drink it with him. or something. that seems like the most reasonable thing to do. ]
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-04 05:37 am (UTC)it's been getting cold enough that shalem is loathe to venture too far from the house, and most of his time outside is spent either working or chopping wood to keep the fire burning.]
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-06 12:43 am (UTC)... will you tell me what is inside of the drink you prepared?
[ he sits on the futon, ears twitching. ]
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-06 04:42 am (UTC)he feels a little pang of hurt, but... well, if the man doesn't know what's in it, shalem shouldn't blame him for wanting to know, first.]
I used black tea as the main ingredient. I also added cinnamon, lemon, orange, cloves, and a splash of rum. ... Are those not to your liking?
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-08 07:27 pm (UTC)[ the other things are all familiar, but it's the last ingredient that has his tail perk up. ]
What is rum? [ another sniff and he hums. ] Is it... spicy? Hot or sweet? I cannot tell.
[ it does tickle his nose a little, that's for sure. ]
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-09 03:40 am (UTC)[then he chuckles softly.]
Just a little something extra I added to the mix for adults.
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-11 06:32 am (UTC)[ leaks blinks a few times and then comes to the most logical conclusion possible: ]
Ah, is rum toxic to young ones? I see. Well... I suppose you are being kind.
[ and then he hums. ]
On fire? Literally?
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-11 08:13 am (UTC)Not literal fire, Leaks. Just the impression of it. [he's not an expert on alcohol either, so he'll just give the most basic of explanations.]
If you're not comfortable with alcohol, then I can brew you a very basic spiced tea with only the regular ingredients.
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-13 04:39 am (UTC)No. I will try it... you did make this.
[ he's a little stubborn, keeping the drink away from shalem while also lifting it up to his lips so he can take a sip. the taste isn't what he expects--- there's plenty of sweet and spice, but the heat goes right up into his nose and he makes a soft noise from the sensation. ]
... that is... my breath feels warm.
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-13 07:39 am (UTC)[not that it would be too difficult for the serpent... leaks is lean with barely any muscle on him, and shalem lifts on the regular.]
You're an adult, so the alcohol would take a while to affect you, but still! [another pat on the knee.] It's fun, but hangovers are not so fun.
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-15 06:19 am (UTC)[ it's okay. he's not going to drink any more--- he'll pace himself. ]
The way you speak of it, it sounds like a kind of poison. Is that correct?
[ leaks does feel more relaxed for what it's worth. ]
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-15 09:21 am (UTC)Definitely not. If you drink far too much of it without having a healthy body, yes, it will poison you, but like this, it's perfectly safe. [then he pats his soulmate's shoulder, leaning against him for warmth.]
Alcohol is made from fermented grains or fruit, it can get you drunk. Gives you a hit of euphoria, lowers inhibitions and lets you just relax for a moment. Well, until your metabolism digests it.
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-16 12:31 am (UTC)the villages and major city were not friendly toward cattes like him.
with shalem leaning, leaks slowly snakes an arm around the other, hand resting on his side. ]
Do you normally partake of such a concoction...?
[ his ears wiggle. ]
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-16 04:58 am (UTC)[then he reaches for the jar so he can drink for himself.]
But I have found myself drinking more often... because of the cold. It's a nice, fun way to keep warm.
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-17 04:09 am (UTC)[ he passes it to shalem, tail slowly swaying. ]
There must be easier ways...
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-17 04:38 am (UTC)I drink in moderation, and there's something to be said about the feeling of just barely being drunk. Like floating, but still being lucid enough to have control.
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-18 04:13 pm (UTC)I do not think I would enjoy it.
[ that being said, he leans into the other man. ]
But I will not stop you if you partake.
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-19 05:20 am (UTC)he leans back into leaks, and curls his light hair around long fingers.]
Should I brew you another spiced tea, then? Using my alcohol-free recipe. It has all the same tastes, just without the rum heating your nose and throat.
(no subject)
Date: 2022-12-20 05:41 pm (UTC)[ he's apologetic, but to actually use the word 'sorry' would cause him to probably explode. ]
Could you show me, as well?
🎀
Date: 2022-12-21 05:22 am (UTC)[he pats leaks' arm, then moves to get up.]
Come on then, no time like the present.