His hand was cool in hers as Mona shook it, but that didn't surprise her. She'd been working and cleaning for the last hour and was certainly feeling warm.
"Nice to meet you, Kit," she told him before taking her hand back. In her other hand she had two china tea cups and gestured with them towards the table. "I've just made this one and it'll be cool enough to drink now."
She put the cups down and lifted the pot to pour before stopping suddenly and lifting her eyes up to him instead. "You're not allergic to anything, are you?"