She listened to Stone as the tea steeped. "Mm? It's not difficult. Simply a matter of knowing the right timing so that the tea does not become bitter." She smiled and poured two cups, handing one to the girl. "I am glad that you were able to find shelter. It was not... the most pleasant of situations."
A moment of silence passed, and Vivi watched in interest. Silence could tell someone a lot about a person. There were those in her life who were comfortable in a room with no noise; often, they were comfortable with themselves and the company. She'd a notion that this was not the case with Stone. "So," she said, breaking the silence. "What is it that you were looking for? And how did you hear of me?"