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 ...