Wine World 1

Yesterday, we saw Rei and Rome arrive at the Mullen's house with Rei carrying a linen bag in his left hand. He wouldn't tell Rome what it was. I'll give you a hint. I love wine. I couldn't bear the thought of the little world of Deucado going without. So I waved my hands and magically, well take a look:

Rei spoke up, trying to break the mood. “Maybe this will help. My mother told me you never go to someone’s house empty handed,” he said. He held out the linen bag which Bonnie gratefully received. She pulled out a bottle.
     From its distinctive shape, there was no question what she held in her hand. Bonnie’s eyes lit up. “Wine!?” Bonnie exclaimed. “How did you…”
     “What is wine? I have never heard the word before,” Rome interjected.
     “Fonhi,” Rei offered. “Fermented grapes. It’s got alcohol in it.”
     “Oh, I’m familiar with that,” Rome said, relieved to finally know the nature of the package. “We had something similar. My father’s people would drink kefir at family affairs, which is made from fermented coconut juice.”
     Edgar walked over and snatched the bottle away from Bonnie and ran his hand lovingly over the label. “I haven’t had a drink in, like, fourteen centuries,” he said. “Thanks.” He shoved the bottle back toward Bonnie. “Here,” he said, “figure out a way to open this up. Make it quick!”
     “Of course,” Bonnie replied submissively. She took the bottle and left the room.

Actually, it wasn't my mother who told me never show up empty-handed. That is my wife's thing. But remember that Edgar and the gang hadn't had anything to drink in 14 centuries. I would say their alcohol tolerance would be pretty low. Wait until you see what Edgar did as soon as he had a glass or two in him. It isn't pretty. More on that tomorrow.