[ Getting tea was a good idea—it's such a familiar and comfortable process that she can feel her nerves start to settle. Even the awkward silence that lingers in the air while the wait for their tea doesn't bother her as much—it gives her a chance to clear her head and rebuild her determination to tackle... this.

She nods her head, appreciating his straightforwardness. ]

Ah! Yes... that is just the thing I wished to speak to you about as well.

[ She pauses here, pursing her lips together. Where to even start... ]

It seems apparent that there was some manner of... effect to the water, and that we were both caught under the influence of it, yes?