Cato took the hint; a mumbled goodbye to his aunt and he turned to go. He didn't pay for his tea, but he'd make it up to her later, he promised to himself. But for now, he was doing her a bigger favor by just leaving.
Hestia watched him go, a thoughtful look on her face. Only once he was out the door did she return to her newlywed and ask quietly, "Did something happen?"