Ah? Adela couldn't help blinking at him when he came to sit by her, feeling tense and put on the spot. Uh oh, had he seen her staring? She thought she kept that to a minimum. Damn.

Still, she tried to control her discomfort as her prepared tea was served, and with a smell she felt herself relaxing again and she took the first slightly-burning sips. A mild tea, with a fresh scent... It was definitely easier to focus on than her impromptu drinking partner.