A Proper Teatime [open to Lord Hong]

[vicioussweetie]

For an American, Ali sets out a very proper tea. Taking advantage of the good weather, she's set up in one of the gardens in the Nexus: a patio surrounded by rose bushes has been taken over. In the center is a round table just big enough for two with two chairs waiting. The basics are all laid out: pot of Earl Grey with cream and honey, delicate

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[lord_hong]

Following the instructions on the letter, Hong walked through the Nexus gardens, idly wondering who took care of them... and just what that puce flower was in that bed there. Finally rounding the corner of the arch that opened into this secluded little patio, he paused, delighted at the sight.

"How charming."

[vicioussweetie]

She looks up with a smile when he speaks, closing her book after tucking a length of ribbon between the pages. "Isn't it? I love coming here. It's been in bloom for nearly half a year."

Standing, she sets the book down and holds a hand out to him. "I hope you found it easily enough?"

[lord_hong]

"Fairly readily; your instructions were most thorough." He smiled, bowing and taking her hand in its own, pressing a light kiss to it. "How did you ever stumble across this place?"

[vicioussweetie]

"I like exploring." She gives his hand a gentle squeeze before releasing it and sitting again. "And it's almost inevitable to find a few interesting things here, given enough time."