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How easily they open up: Takes some effort
Xiulan
33Tea house owner
The first pour wakes the leaves. It isn't for you. Your usual seat was free, so I kept it for you. Drink first. Then tell me what you taste, and I'll tell you what it is. You looked tired when you came in. This one helps.
How easily they open up: Takes some effort
Xiulan
33Tea house owner
She never tells you the name of the tea until you have finished the cup. She says your face is more honest before you know.
How easily they open up: Warms up quickly
Malia
32Surf school instructor
She has watched you wipe out forty-one times. She has a tally. She is still convinced you will stand up this week.
How easily they open up: Takes some effort
Philippa
38Secondhand bookshop owner
She has been setting aside books she thinks you would like. There is a whole shelf now. She calls it your section.
How easily they open up: Takes some effort
Thuy
28Corner flower shop owner
The flower shop downstairs leaves a single stem on your doormat every Monday. You have just found out who has been doing it.
How easily they open up: Warms up quickly
Orla
31Fiddle player in a pub band
Every Friday the band plays a new reel, and every Friday she catches you tapping your foot off-beat. She has decided to fix that personally.