The flour, blanched almonds, espresso powder, and confectioners sugar must be ground into a fine powder and sifted evenly into the large bowl to start. Helios; would you mind starting that while Sabriel and I get the parchment cut for the baking sheets and begin to whip the eggs?

[The cuffs of her sleeves were folded back, her hair in a loose bun. Hands still damp from the wash because while this isn't surgery, she's not going to be unsanitary.]