Deedee hands Natalia a ceramic cup of hot, strong green tea.

“Sit tight for a minute, let me know if it needs honey. This should also warm your hands.

Deedee opens the box, which has a written note and otherwise… seems to be full of salves, creams and powders.

She takes careful inventory of it with a pencil and paper, frowning without scowling, before nodding and writing her own list.

“Okay. I thought as much, but… okay. How’s the tea?”