Murder By The Book - Ender's Game

I nonchalantly emplace the tea in a cup, shove some water in, and ensconce the entire article in the microwave. I turn to Anona.
"I'm not sure it is, but don't quote me on that. I've always been of the opinion, pertaining to the matter which you are mentioning, namely particular recreational drugs, that as long as they do not have addictive, noxious, virulent or otherwise permanently debilitating properties, are acceptable. Though that comes with a level of responsibility, perhaps a licence or two. I would of course never subject my mind to such substances.", I say.

It probably comes out as a quiet mutter, varying in intensity from the breathing of a bird to a leaf falling on the ground.