Listen. The microwave was fine in a pinch, but toasting made it satisfyingly crispy on the outside, okay?

Verity should've seen the Taelon healers in the days leading up to Liam's birth, when it had finally occurred to them that they had no idea what human (or mostly human) infants needed as far as nourishment went.

This Liam had never had tea, but he knew what it was, at least. Thanks, genetic memories! So that question got a nod of assent.