That won another genuine smile. She hadn't wanted to lock her away. "Good."
By the time she had finished with the tea, she was feeling slightly more herself again, the familiarity quieting her mind. At least for the time. Pouring two cups, she moved to join him, handing him his tea as she gently nudged Winnie over and settling on the opposite end of the sofa.
After a moment's debate, she slid her feet out of her heels, carefully curling her legs under herself, not an entirely easy feat in the dress she was wearing, but more comfortable, nonetheless.