Chapter 106: Chapter 45: Keep Your Enemy Closer Part 1

Cal walked in the door to her home to find Hyansea drinking tea in the parlour with Crysabel. The twins slept nearby in cradles.

"I took the liberty of bringing my own tea." Hyansea poured into a cup and handed it to Cal. "I will leave some for you."

Beth brought in a tray with scones and jam and put it beside Hyansea.

"If I could bring the secrets of these home, my rank would go up at least two grades." Hyansea spread jam on one and bit into it with a sigh.

"I'm sure I could teach you how to make them," Beth said. "They aren't difficult once you have the knack."

"In the name of cultural exchange." Hyansea's eyes lit up. "In some part of the Dynasty there is a growing interest in western food. Not everyone agrees, but I think eating food from another country helps one to understand better."

"I wouldn't mind learning some of the dishes you brought to the babes' birth. The students have been asking if I could cook something like them."