[ Almost like being Chief of a Village. Only with paperwork and adding machines.]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[ Whoops.

Sheena's expression becomes understanding. She doesn't know hers, either. She had to do some calculating to come up with the date she had in Atia and here. ]

I understand. But I would say spring has arrived. Wouldn't you? [ She grins. ] Because how else can you have a complimentary birthday meal at the Tea House?

[ For some, this would be nothing more than business; for Sheena, it's because of who she is. ]