"I have plenty enough trouble to deal with these days without stirring it up myself, I'll have you know," Tahiri retorted lightly, "and that's making me feel disturbingly grown up, not having the time to go out and find more of it. Or make it. I'm allowed to be nostalgic -- for now. No doubt I'll have reason to change my mind soon enough."

There was a low-hanging pingpear within reach, and she paused to pick it and take a bite.

"An actual quiet weekend, huh? Bet the new kids are grateful enough for that. Hope they're settling in all right."