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malthaussen

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18. Perhaps he drinks tap water.

Reply to niyad (Reply #3)

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 02:08 PM

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Of course, that would increase his water bill by some amount, which should rightly be included in the price of the daily ration.

Tap water is only an option to certain people. In many regions, it is undrinkable. I suppose it could be made drinkable by using the military-grade filters which are very cheap and last for hundreds of gallons, if he knows of them and can get them.

He does mention "tea .20" for breakfast only.

-- Mal

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