Bríana knew that she shouldn't poke Lockhart. She knew she should just ignore his entry, as she had the one announcing his dating service. But she just could not pass up the opportunity to mess with him a little. It had, in a very small way, brightened her day, though she was more than a little disappointed that he hadn't gotten her meaning exactly. She had wanted to poke him more.
Her shop was fairly empty, the regulars in their usual spots, and she was behind her tea counter playing with her blends. She was looking for a mixture that had a bit of a sweet and spicy feel while still providing the comfort of a cuppa.
Glancing up when the bell over her door chimed, Brí smiled. "Perfect timing," she called lightly in her lilting accent. "I've burned my tongue and can't quite taste what I'm doing." She set the brew on the counter. "Sip this and tell me what you think."