"Come on, drink a little, child."
Clover's voice carried a hint of concern and hesitation. "These are various herbs I've happened to stumble across in my travels over the past few years. I've carefully blended them, and they should soothe your throat. If you're worried, I'll taste it first."
For some reason, her manner had grown constrained. An intentional or accidental distance had formed between them, as if they were gradually drifting apart.
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