"Arrival days can be difficult," Xavin sympathized, immediately taking the thermos. Something sweet - a hazelnut mocha that was more like flavored hot chocolate it was, then! Soothing and still technically coffee. She started steaming milk. "People arriving, people not arriving."

For some, the worst part of arrival days was the persistent disappointment. "Do you need a cookie as well?" It was not mockery. She really had cookies.