The following is a transcript of Preference Discussion No.176, 'Quest for Quenchers.'

"Oh man, I can't believe I almost missed this session. You said it was gonna be interesting?"

"Only as interesting as you make, Mister."

"I still don't understand why we do these things."

"I assure you mister, we wouldn't be doing so otherwise."

"Oh…alright then. What's this session's question?"

"What is your favorite beverage?"

"Man, that's a tough one! Favorite overall or hot and cold?"

"Overall, for now."

"Cherry Coke. Blue, not regular."

"Are you aware the color adds no flavor? And with a brown bevy that…well, brown, you might not notice the color change."

"Well, yeah, but it's Coke with that fruity kick, and the blue adds flavor, I swear!"

"It's rare to find unwavering loyalty to one brand, a particular blend no less. How did you come to love this blue Cherry Coke?"

"Did I explain the blue foods thing?"

"Yes, in PD No.48."

"I thought blue lemonade would set me straight for life, but the blue coke thing was an accident."

"Was the discovery with regular or cherry Coke?"

"Neither! Don't tell anyone, but I was stealing cookies from the cooling rack and knocked over the dye into Mom's coffee! I played dumb about the mess, but it got me thinking about other dyeable drinks."

"This eventually led to the drink you love and know today?"

"Of course! Would you like some?"

"I'm more of a Dr. Pepper fan."

"Gasp! You traitor!"

"What about hot drinks? I'd imagine you wouldn't want a cup of iced soda in New York snow."

"Meh, as long as it's blue. And hot, very hot."

"Aside from the blue, why hot?"

"Because it'd freeze if it was any colder!"

"How about the drink itself? Blue food coloring is not the most satisfying of drinks."

"Hot chocolate."

"Uncaffeinated?"

"Call me a kid, but if I do not get my hot choccy, I'm not waking up."

"Most people prefer a cup of joe to jumpstart the day."

"Yeah, so what? I'm not allowed to have excessive amounts of caffeine. I think I blew up a storage depot the last someone gave me tea."

"Oh my, that bad?"

"It was herbal tea."