[ Trahearne makes a guttural sound that would have turned out to be an oh— if his mouth weren't otherwise already occupied. He quickly sets his drink down and gulps. ]

Unfortunately, no. I believe the pumpkin is just a flavoring added to it. [ Does it even taste like pumpkin...? His taste buds are so busted, he doesn't really know. ] Coffee is a bitter drink made from the beans of the cacao tree. It's often used as a stimulant to keep one awake.

[ Curious, though. He, and many others, have taken this drink for granted. ]

Do you not have coffee in your world?