Steve had done his best to hang on and keep as normal and strong as possible over the past month with the crazy that was going on. First with Myka being sent back. Then Pete. Then a very different Myka returning. But Claudia had been there to help with dealing with everything. But then the Seal had become cruel and Claudia was gone. It had crushed him more than anything given how much Claudia reminded him of his sister.
But he still soldiered on as many would say and tried to get things back to normal. Or at least as normal as they could be in Lawrence. He sat in the parlor of Helena's home (this place was amazing and he loved the history and secrets it held) and just stared out of the window when he heard movement. Turning his head he caught sight of Helena. Hearing the offer of tea he smiled more and shifted over so it was easily reached.
"I can never turn down tea," he said, smiling at her. He moved over and got himself a cup and lifted it up, inhaling the aroma and smiled. He had to admit, the English did know their tea. He sipped on the hot liquid and studied her.
"...how are you holding up?" he asked after a few moments of silence. He knew that she needed someone to talk to. Hell, they both did. He kept eye contact with her as he waited for her to answer.