[ video ] » ID: Wanda Maximoff

[divaricate]

[ Here's Wanda, in her kitchen, working with a lot of various ingredients. Doing what? Well, stay tuned to find out.

Her device is being levitated by unseen wisps of scarlet magic, and her dyed-red hair is in a messy side braid, complete with athleisure wear. It's a chill kind of day, apparently. ]

If you're relatively-ish new here and you like tea, let me know. Why? Because I've recently discovered how fun it is to make tea blends from scratch, so I'll make you a small batch of whatever favors you like best. It might take me a while, but it'll happen. Sort of a 'welcome to this weird ass place, here's some tea to enjoy between all the Stuff' thing.

[ For those who haven't met her before, her accent is Southeastern European — would be most commonly mistaken for Serbian for those familiar with that accent (or one similar). Between her years here and this whole convoluted mess back in her original universe of being dead for five years and then revived, she's physically in the 29-31 year range, but if you did the age math with just the calendar years, add about five to that. She's gained some perspective on what it would be like to be an undead creature like a vampire, who could appear young but actually be about 500 years old. Life is weird, okay. She doesn't think about it too hard anymore; her brain would implode, probably. ]

And, on that note, for those who I haven't met: hi I'm Wanda and I've been here for over four years. No, this place doesn't make any more sense the longer you're here; you just kind of get used to it.

[ The key words there being 'kind of'. ]

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[iminthebook]

Now that sounds like a nice way to spend a day.

[ Have a smiling Harry who just plants his chin on his hand and grins foolishly at the screen. ]

[divaricate]

It is pretty fun. And delicious. [ She returns the smile. ] Right now I'm making some for us, if you want to help or give input.

[iminthebook]

Hmm, I do believe that is the sort of thing I would love to do. I'll be right there.

[ And he grins as he rises from his desk, smiling softly at her, grabs his bag and staff, and steps to a ring set in the floor, speaking a word.

He vanishes, and a moment later, he appears in the house, near her, stepping forward to set down his things and open his arms to her. ]

Hello, love.

[xth_gambler]

While I am not 'relatively new' here, I do find myself always in the seeking of very good tea blends. Therefore I believe I am willing to take advantage of this offer if you choose to be so kind as to extend it to others who are less freshly off the metaphorical gummy ship.

[Because really, he could use some new good blends and he doesn't trust his Nobodies to complete shopping to his proper taste.]

[divaricate]

'Relatively new' could mean different times to different people; I'm not the government asking for more proof of stuff. The 'ish' is a great loophole. [ Which is why she said it! ] So, yeah, for sure - what are your favorite flavors?

[xth_gambler]

The government would have a hard time asking of me that which I do not desire to give. Not even proof.

[He could take the time to acquire whatever proof he needed and forge to his taste.]

Caramel. Beyond that I will attempt whatever is provided mixed with such a thing.

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[iceheart_imperial]

[Well that catches her interest - and for once for entirely innocuous reasons. She has had the time to really appreciate tea here for the first time in her life. She's had the chance to appreciate a lot here for the first time in her life.]

I've not been here terribly long - I certainly appreciate a tea. Something with a strong scent, nothing fruity. What would you recommend?

[divaricate]

Hmm, that depends if you want something sweet in a way that's not fruity, or something not at all sweet?

[iceheart_imperial]

[She thinks for a moment]

I'm leaning towards the latter, since I think honey can properly achieve the former...?

[She's a neophyte to this world's tea, but it's so marvelously complicated. As it ought to be.]

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[anathemic]

[ Anathema is visibly delighted when the video clicks on, leaning in closer to watch the other woman work her magic. ]

Okay, first off, I do love tea, and I will absolutely take you up on that offer.

Secondly, how are you levitating your device? I need that trick— I keep almost dropping mine in the soup while I'm multitasking.

[divaricate]

Any favorite flavors? [ And to the second question: ]

As for the phone, applying my magic telekinetically. I can show you how to save your phone and soup too, if you want, when you have time.

[anathemic]

Honestly anything. Chai, rooibos, matcha, anise... I grew partial to English breakfast after living there for a little while.

And please. I've nothing but time — the benefits of running your own shop with a pretty flexible definition of opening hours.

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[chainlinks]

I mostly have dealt with coffee myself, so trying different teas might be interesting...perhaps an exchange? I can make amazing coffee, I promise.

[divaricate]

We can do that too! Coffee is also delicious. I can put something together for you that won't be too outside the general realm of the coffee vibe if you're not ready to try something vastly different.

wow I guess my notifs died

[chainlinks]

Oh no actually, I'm all about experimenting. I stayed at a coffee shop before coming here, and the Boss was very strict on making perfect coffee so I'd welcome entirely different tastes.

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[namesaquestion]

What, like this place ever made sense to begin with?

[divaricate]

It has fleeting moments of logic. Sometimes. If you squint.

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[lotus_heart]

I'm not terribly new but I've been enjoying trying all sorts of new teas and foods. I would love to try any you make, if ever you have enough to spare.

[divaricate]

Definitely! Any favorite flavors?

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[undermoonlight]

You can make tea blends? Really?

[He usually drinks coffee himself, but Atsushi had noticed that tea tended to come in an assortment of pre-determined flavors. This is just another new pasttime for him to get curious about.]

Wait, sorry. Manners first. I'm Atsushi Nakajima. Nice to meet you. Wanda-san? [Testing the honorific, unsure how to address people in America;] Do you really make tea from scratch?

[divaricate]

Nice to meet you too. [ She smiles at him and nods slightly. ] And yeah, it's just mixing dried herbs and other tasty things -- fruits, seeds, et cetera -- into a personally appealing combo. I get bored of the store bought stuff after a while.

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[codeoracle]

I've been here about that long...but tea still sounds like a nice idea.

My shop's all coffee, and I'm not really a fan.

[divaricate]

I don't blame you; Americans add some weird stuff to their coffee a lot of the time. If they could deep fry it, they probably would.

[ e w. ]

What kind of tea do you want?

[bifroster]

That's really nice of you to do, Wanda!

I've been here for a while, but do you think you'd be able to help me figure out what kind of tea I am talking about if I give you descriptions?

[Jane figures that while coffee keeps her awake and allows her to be human in the mornings, and most importantly, helps her focus on work, having something to help her calm down or go to sleep (especially when caffeine only makes it worse) will be a good idea.]

[divaricate]

I can try, yeah! What do you have in mind?