Jokes and laughter

Previously

…He had a sinking feeling that his quest for tea perfection was about to take a very, very wrong turn. The aroma of chili and lavender, mingling with the comforting scent of coffee, seemed to whisper of adventures he was not entirely prepared for. He took another sip of his tea, trying to anchor himself in its familiar warmth, but a tiny, rebellious spark of curiosity, fanned by Bea’s infectious enthusiasm and Penelope’s subtle forewarning, began to glow within him. Perhaps, just perhaps, a little detour might not be so terrible after all.