I'm increasingly surprised your world survived at all. We had enough trouble with one set of meddling gods and overpowered leaders. [ There is some comfort in having met Shaedra; he knows the world survives for awhile, at least. There's also comfort in knowing David's had more turmoil but hasn't shuttered out. ]

I have noticed that Earth people enjoy the word "stuff". [ There is something charming about the phrase existing in both worlds. It gives him the same sense of peace and connection that old art and stories do -- humans, at least some of them, reach for the same beauty, the same urge to create.

He accepts the tea and scones, and doesn't miss that David sits closer ] Cheers. [ He takes a sip of the tea. It's rich and acidic, with some honey to it. ] I think I'll have to go with your powers first, as this tea is excellent.