Wapun Meadow I still get these simple thrills

His words brought a flush to her ears and cheeks. He seemed pleased by her, and she didn't quite understand why. She hadn't done anything special. But he must have thought she did, because he offered to take her to the ocean. It was only a few days' travel, he said, and she could try the plants. The acquired-taste plants. She'd never heard that phrase before, but she guessed from his tone that it wasn't great.
She wanted to try it anyway. Oh, I would love that! She exclaimed, but then she thought of Lestan. Can Lestan come? He's - my friend. I'm going to see him now. Well... I was. She'd gotten a bit distracted, hadn't she? But Turmeric was such a lovely distraction, and she thought Lestan would agree.