05.Nov.12, 08:23 PM
Ellaira grinned back at Echlerov, then downed the rest of the mug of klah, which had cooled sufficiently to keep from scorching off the lining of her esophagus or all the tastebuds off her tongue. Any further cooling was unnecessary and would delay her intake of morning stimulants. "I've made my share of quickal and moonshine, but I think I would be utterly lost if it came to something as nuanced as wine."
"But for the eggs... probably some sort of wading-bird. They tend to nest all in groups and I've seen some flocks out here before." She shrugged and flashed her dimples at the young rider once more. "I'm sure they will be delicious." Ellaira set the mug in between her feet and pulled out a little pouch from her jacket, opening it up to reveal some curled remnants of shell, which she started poking at. "Have you managed to see any of the mystery eggs? All I've gotten my hands on are some of the torn open shells, but they're weird enough."
"But for the eggs... probably some sort of wading-bird. They tend to nest all in groups and I've seen some flocks out here before." She shrugged and flashed her dimples at the young rider once more. "I'm sure they will be delicious." Ellaira set the mug in between her feet and pulled out a little pouch from her jacket, opening it up to reveal some curled remnants of shell, which she started poking at. "Have you managed to see any of the mystery eggs? All I've gotten my hands on are some of the torn open shells, but they're weird enough."