He set out one of the nicer tea cups in an almost-matching shade of blue before his customer, glancing around the shop at her comment. His expression and shoulders dropped a bit as she pointed out the paintings. "Yes.. well the frames were damaged. Most can be replaced, it will just take time." His eyes brightened again as he nodded, everything that was important, that could not be replaced, had survived, that what counted.
He was somewhat taken aback by her very unusual comment, his brows lifting in amusement. Interesting, was the spoiled little girl growing up? He reached to pour the first cup of tea, gaze dropping down to the ankle. "Yes, it was nothing very great, just a twist. I'm getting older, you see, I do not spring back as quickly." Another chuckle rumbled in him as he took a step back to dry his hands with a towel. "I remember when I was younger, I would long for school to be canceled so I could spend the day drinking tea and playing Pai Sho. Look where it got me!"