They squatted down by the glowing coals, while Lefeng ducked into the season shelter. Ey emerged again carrying a small wineskin and joined them. Lefeng took a long drink and passed the skin to Kyawtchais, gesturing for eir to drink and pass it to the wise-parent. “The wine goes around the circle. While there is wine to drink, you talk. When the wine is gone, it will be my turn to speak.”