Jane stopped her progress down the stairs at the sound of a voice--she had thought she was alone here. She paused a minute, a little taken aback by his comment, and then a slight smile came over her face. "Well, that's a pity, I could really use a cup of tea about now.
She continued down the steps till she reached man who had spoken to her and then nodded politely. "Jane Howard, alchemist. I'm new here. And you are...?"
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