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Perfect State
Fantasy
Perfect State
Kai lives in a Perfect State, a simulated world tailored so completely to his personality that he rules it as an all-powerful emperor. The system requires him to meet another 'liveborn' human, forcing him into an awkward date with a woman whose own tailored reality is radically different. Their encounter makes Kai question how meaningful achievement can be when an entire world exists to satisfy him. Brandon Sanderson’s science-fiction novella uses virtual reality, romance, and dark humor to examine autonomy, authenticity, and the unsettling consequences of getting exactly the reality one wants.
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Moderate frightening/intense material
Alcohol-Free Pour
London Fog
A fragrant cup of tea suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
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- Stir vanilla syrup into the hot Earl Grey. Add steamed milk and spoon a little foam over the top.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Bourbon Tea Toddy
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A fragrant cup of tea suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
- 6 oz hot black tea ↗
- 1 1/2 oz bourbon
- 1 tbsp honey ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
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How to mix it
- Add bourbon, honey, and lemon juice to a warmed mug. Top with hot black tea and stir until the honey dissolves.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Mug.
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