"It is indeed," Ariadne replied as she poured herself a glass. "There is something very similar to this in my homeland, but it's just different enough that I'm sure that is more a happy accident than a result of a deliberate act. It's at least easier to stomach than some fruit juice I've tried drinking before."<br/><br/>"If you two are done yakking about my drink," Merrick said, pretending to sound annoyed, "you can take your seats next door. I'll bring the food in shortly."