In the Tea Party Room

[smallestopener]

Today is a fine day for a tea party in the House of Arch. It is also a fine day for Ingress and a dear friend to get together

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[kitchen_maid]

"Yes, please, Ingress," says Amy, diplomatically ignoring any and all sloshed tea.

"Tea," says Susan happily, and after a slightly stern reminding look from her mother, adds, "p'ease."

[smallestopener]

She pours, carefully, even though the anti-spilling charm is still on the tea cups themselves.

"One lump, or two?" she says, offering the sugar cubes. She'll take four, of course, but it's not good manners to offer so many.

[kitchen_maid]

"Two," says Amy, taking the tongs and dropping two sugar cubes into her tea. "Thank you."

Susan grins at Ingress. "Five!" She's not allowed to do this part herself, so she waits patiently for Ingress to help her. "P'ease?"

[smallestopener]

A girl after her own heart! Ingress starts counting out the sugar cubes. She goes slowly enough that Susan's mummy could stop her any time after two.