Teemas accepted the horn. Holding it with both hands, she first smelled the water, then she took a gently sip and closed her eyes. After a few moments she opened her eyes and looked at the Emperor.

"The water is of exquisite quality. If I am not mistaken, there is a trace element with the properties of an alkali salt. Perhaps the bedrock around here plays, or has played an important role in neutralising acids."

Teemas drank the rest of the water and gave the horn back to the servant, nodding in acknowledgement.