What the hell?

Dunkan followed her under the tree and Asla pulled out the thick skin of mead, giving it a little shake to show him. "Its just a fancy drink that my aunt Iolaire makes." The girl lowered her lashes demurely. "I didn't want to drink it alone."

Using her teeth, she pulled the cork free of the bladder and lifted the spout to her lips. The girl took a hefty swig, swallowing quickly. It was.. gross! It didn't taste like water at all. How could adults drink this stuff? It was like spicy, burning berry drink. Eek. Asla made a face and handed the skin of mead to Dunkan. "Your turn." Maybe it tasted better the second time? She was willing to try again.