Faye was indeed a stark contrast to her companion, settling in comfortably upon the couch at ease and peering sidelong to Val as she felt his arm snake around her waist, offering the Seeker a subtle, reassuring smile before she turned her attention back to Jaques and Vaughn. "Ah, the journey wasn't too bad. We travel quite often. It was well worth the trip," she assured the blond, removing her gloves and resting them in her lap. She reached for the cup of tea he nudged toward her, taking it carefully between both hands. "Tea will do perfectly for me, thank you."
She decided to let Val speak for himself, knowing fully well that he would much prefer water, but also aware of the amusement she received from watching the poor man try to keep down a sip of tea. She brought her own cup of tea to her face, giving it a quick and appraising sniff followed by a satisfied smile, before she pursed her lips to blow away a tuft of steam and cool the liquid. She took a tentative sip of the pinkish beverage before resting the cup carefully upon the table once more.
She decided to let Val speak for himself, knowing fully well that he would much prefer water, but also aware of the amusement she received from watching the poor man try to keep down a sip of tea. She brought her own cup of tea to her face, giving it a quick and appraising sniff followed by a satisfied smile, before she pursed her lips to blow away a tuft of steam and cool the liquid. She took a tentative sip of the pinkish beverage before resting the cup carefully upon the table once more.
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