>The tea kettle whistles on the stove.
>"Oh, the tea's ready, Anonymous. I can go get it."
>You stand up from your seat.
"Nah, I'll get it. You just relax and wait, Princess."
>She stays in her seat as you move to the oven, the whistling growing in volume as you approach.
>You switch the burner off, silencing the room.
>You rummage through a nearby cupboard and grab two teacups.
>Taking the tea kettle by the handle, you pour Celestia and yourself a cup.
>The steam rises from the cups and hits your face, the heat not discomforting you in the slightest.
>You go through another cupboard, grabbing a plate.
>You stepped to the opposite side of the counter to grab the plastic container containing the cookies you baked for this occasion.
>Chocolate chip; Simple and suited for tea.
>You take the cookies out one by one and set them on the plate, arranging them in a neat pile.
>Nothing less for Princess Celestia, you figured.
>With the refreshments ready, you set the plate and cups on a serving tray.
>You take the tray in your hands and walk back to the table, where a patient Princess awaits you.
>You set the food and drink on the tabletop, and take your seat.
>She beams at you.
>"Your secret recipe, I take it?"
>One of the cups floats in her magical grip, and moves towards her.
"Would it be anything else, Princess?"
>She takes a sip, and sighs contentedly.
>"Delightful as always, Anonymous. What is your secret?"
"Well Princess," you begin, grabbing your cup, "if I told you that, you wouldn't need me around here anymore, would you?"
>She chuckles at your humor.
>"What makes you think that, Anonymous? Surely we'd find another reason to have these private meetings."
>You take a sip of your concoction.
>Tasty as always.
>Just as she liked it.