There was a pleasantness to the air and a spirit about the town that did not come from its color, but from some inner, tasty citrus quality. It made Alexia wonder fancifully if cities could have souls.

Gail Carriger
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"There was a pleasantness to the air and a spirit about the town that did not come from its color, but from some inner, tasty citrus quality." Alexia is describing the feeling she gets when she visits her hometown, and she expresses that it’s not just the color of things that makes her happy. She explains that the soul of a place comes from its unique flavor and aroma.

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