I own nothing.
"Are you here to see me or just tea?" Cana asked when Lucy walked into Mira's tea shop.
"Mostly tea but if you've got time for me. I'm in a hurry."
"I can be done in the time it takes for Mira to finish your drink."
Lucy ordered her drink. In that time, Cana had already poured the hot water over the loose tea leaves. Lucy let it cool a bit before carefully chugging the vaguely tea-flavored water.
"Let's see: a J and a heart. Since none of the Pradesh men have a J name, I'm guessing your dad. Hm… He's planning another betrothal, isn't he?"
Mira delivered her spiced tea mixed with rum.
"I have to head home for a marriage interview. Gotta catch the next ferry. Any signs on whether this won't be a waste of time?"
"No. Sorry."
Lucy smiled thinly before leaving.
"Her dad sucks," Cana said to Mira, looking at the leaves. "You wouldn't happen to know the number of Bix's brothers, would you?"
Mira gave her a devious look. "You know, Zen's probably the only one that could beat her there."
Cana glanced back down at Lucy's cup and saw what could be wings. "Make the call."