Swiftcurrent Creek disappointed people clinging onto bottles

Wren gave a hearty, full-bodied laugh, which confused and hurt Eshe. She didn't think the situation warranted that reaction, but the stained trail stole her attention before she could say anything. Her stomach dropped; she'd worked hard on that batch.

"Very worth it," she answered. "I'd be surprised if it got very far. I experimented with that batch and put some poppy seeds in it to see if that'd affect anything." She was prone to hangovers—especially the anxiety-inducing type. Since poppies were used for their ability to steady nerves, she wanted to see if including them would change anything.

"Honestly, it's probably passed out by now. It wasn't very potent, but I imagine it got drunk quickly because it's so small."