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[physicianhealthyself]

[Baizhu is currently in his apothecary in Sunwaning, with the wall of small, dark-wood shelves behind him. A couple of them are open, though only to remind him that they are empty. The man himself appears to be in good spirits.]

I understand that it is a festive season at the moment, for some worlds here.

[And such things do tend to spill over into Ellipsa itself, he's found. The doctor smiles.]

I usually keep myself to medicine, but given the circumstances we're all in, I have found reason to turn my hand to other things, what with my skill in mixing herbs and reagents. [No modesty there, and why should he?]

Tea infusions and fragrances, to be precise. I know that holidays and festivals come with traditions, including scents and tastes, and so I will ask which of these the people here associate with this time of year for some inspiration.

[A little chuckle leaves him.]

I'm afraid the answer that I would give is quite boring.

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[physicianhealthyself]

Oh, of that I have no doubt! I fact I'm rather counting on it.

[A chuckle.]

The division of seasons across the segments does make acquiring stock easier than it could be. Though, do tell me about this 'mulled wine'.

[stavros]

It's this thing where people cook wine on the stove with mulling spices and also put raisins in it for some reason. I know not, it's just traditional.