08-09-2026, 04:30 AM
Gath watched what she was doing with a bit of curiosity. When it became clear that she was going to pour drinks, he took notice of the details. He looked closely at it and held it under his nose for a moment, taking a sniff. He indeed took only the smallest of sips at first, moving it around on his tongue and letting it practically soak into his mouth rather than swallowing the sip. His only comment at that time was a low and soft sound, "Hmmm..."
When she proposed her toast, he waited until she settled on the final one, then repeated, "To the crew." He wasn't sure if he was suppose to drink it all at first or not, so again he waited to follow her example. Again, he didn't hurry to swallow it. He appeared to enjoy moving it around in his mouth before taking his time and swallowing it after savoring it. Then he did something more. He deliberately took in a slow breath, then let it out slowly, doing so through his mouth, obviously evaluating certain properties of the beverage.
When he had finished, there was a slightly crooked grin on his face, "I find Earth drinks very interesting. The uneducated consider them crude, but I argue that they are refined in an amazing context. This one, for example, is a bit darker, so after being distilled, it was likely aged in a barrel that was charred on the inside, rather than only toasting the wood. I can taste the wood in it, which is intentional by the makers. The kind of wood varies, but tends to distinguish similar effort on other planets. The flora of each planet being unique to that environment add a signature character to it. The oak that is favored creates a sweeter element and I find the complex chemical reactions in the process to be rather enjoyable. This one is not the smoothest I have tasted, but it is certainly enjoyable. Naturally, each maker has their own recipe and technique, so it always feels as if I am trying a similar cake, but made by a different chef."
He smiled and looked down, "I hope you can forgive my ramblings, but when you're sometimes expected to enjoy something that qualifies as a solvent or crude combustible fuel, drinking something that has this kind of flavor and history to it is a welcome contrast."
Gath then set the small cup down and pointed to the ring, "Does that carry a personal significance? Even on your planet, there are vastly conflicting cultural variations on rings. The type, size, significant symbols and which finger it is placed on almost approaches a secret code that I confess I am unable to recall accurately. I know that turning a symbol inward hides it, so it appears as a plain band, but I don't know if it means more facing you or me and so forth. Klingons are more intent about what is on the jewelry and that it is displayed prominently by the person as a kind of declaration. Does this one bear something significant to your family?"
== Tag Evie ==
When she proposed her toast, he waited until she settled on the final one, then repeated, "To the crew." He wasn't sure if he was suppose to drink it all at first or not, so again he waited to follow her example. Again, he didn't hurry to swallow it. He appeared to enjoy moving it around in his mouth before taking his time and swallowing it after savoring it. Then he did something more. He deliberately took in a slow breath, then let it out slowly, doing so through his mouth, obviously evaluating certain properties of the beverage.
When he had finished, there was a slightly crooked grin on his face, "I find Earth drinks very interesting. The uneducated consider them crude, but I argue that they are refined in an amazing context. This one, for example, is a bit darker, so after being distilled, it was likely aged in a barrel that was charred on the inside, rather than only toasting the wood. I can taste the wood in it, which is intentional by the makers. The kind of wood varies, but tends to distinguish similar effort on other planets. The flora of each planet being unique to that environment add a signature character to it. The oak that is favored creates a sweeter element and I find the complex chemical reactions in the process to be rather enjoyable. This one is not the smoothest I have tasted, but it is certainly enjoyable. Naturally, each maker has their own recipe and technique, so it always feels as if I am trying a similar cake, but made by a different chef."
He smiled and looked down, "I hope you can forgive my ramblings, but when you're sometimes expected to enjoy something that qualifies as a solvent or crude combustible fuel, drinking something that has this kind of flavor and history to it is a welcome contrast."
Gath then set the small cup down and pointed to the ring, "Does that carry a personal significance? Even on your planet, there are vastly conflicting cultural variations on rings. The type, size, significant symbols and which finger it is placed on almost approaches a secret code that I confess I am unable to recall accurately. I know that turning a symbol inward hides it, so it appears as a plain band, but I don't know if it means more facing you or me and so forth. Klingons are more intent about what is on the jewelry and that it is displayed prominently by the person as a kind of declaration. Does this one bear something significant to your family?"
== Tag Evie ==