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The visitor didn't keep me in suspense. In a pleasant baritone, he said, "My name is [SPOILER]. May I join you, Lord Taltos?"

When I could talk again, I said, "So, correct me if I'm wrong: You're not a myth, then?"

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Last Christmas narquelion kindly gave me a number of pouches of loose tea, and several fill-it-yourself teabags. I never used either of these things; my attic apartment felt incredibly Not Right for tea of that quality.

This evening I opened the bag of Keemun Hao-Ya A and made myself two cups' worth.

The tea does indeed have a slightly reddish tint, and a most enticing aroma.

I sipped it a bit hesitantly at first. I wasn't quite sure I'd actually gotten any tea, so I sipped again.

"Oh my."

I have an excellent book and an amazing cup of tea. This, I suspect, will be a good night.

narquelion, I thank you, my taste buds thank you, and the restored calm in my soul thanks you.