[The tone does a bit to assure him, but he simply shrugs, leaving the room without another word.
A few moments for the water to heat completely, and he searched for the tea for a few more, in that odd sort of half-familiarity one might have for a friend's home.
Earl Grey, he had settled on, and let it seep for a few minutes before pouring out two cups. He took his black, sweetened a bit, and returned to the window to puzzle over the flowers.
Perhaps he was simply being irrational.
He took a drink of his tea, closing his eyes for a moment as he waited for Miles to return.]
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[The tone does a bit to assure him, but he simply shrugs, leaving the room without another word.
A few moments for the water to heat completely, and he searched for the tea for a few more, in that odd sort of half-familiarity one might have for a friend's home.
Earl Grey, he had settled on, and let it seep for a few minutes before pouring out two cups. He took his black, sweetened a bit, and returned to the window to puzzle over the flowers.
Perhaps he was simply being irrational.
He took a drink of his tea, closing his eyes for a moment as he waited for Miles to return.]