Kaliel took a spot away from the commotion and began cutting up the herbs she had collected.“How did you manage to take so long finding these?” Luenelle asked.Kaliel looked at the chamomile flowers and winced. “To be honest, I don’t even know if I have the right ones.”Luenelle cringed and went to work sorting the herbs. She helped Kaliel add the ingredients to the pot. When they were finished they hung the pot over top of the flames. “I’m sure it’ll be fine.”“I hope so.”The water boiled and Luenelle took it off the hook with a rag. She set it on the counter and took out a clay pitcher and two cups from one of the cupboards. “You can steep it now.”Kaliel took the pot and steeped the tea into the pitcher, then poured herself and Luenelle a cup. She took a deep breath. “Do you want to try it first?”“Together,” Luenelle said. Both girls held the cups to their lips, blowing the steam off the hot liquid before taking a sip.“Blech!” Kaliel exclaimed as she swallowed a mouthful of rotten tea.“Blech!”Kaliel sighed and looked at her friend.
