Bruce nodded, not offended by her declining the tea. He was a bit unsure of how to proceed, though this didn't seem to affect his outward demeanor. He thought of a dozen things to say, but none of them made it out just yet, each thought being tucked away into a little corner to await the proper time.
He watched her, disheartened by her caution. She could probably sense the same in him. Impulsively, perhaps, he moved forward and wrapped his arms around her in a fatherly embrace.