She sniffed at the tea; it wasn't bad actually. Black tea could cover a great deal when it came to potions, and the caffeine was usually very helpful too. Her fingers traced a small pattern as they rested on his shoulder, the merest beginnings of a binding spell. She'd not quite done this with Blue, but then again, she'd had time to get used to the body. She knew everything about Hood; this was a little different.
She leaned in slightly, her voice dropping a little as she did so. "I think that will do nicely." Her lips parted to say something more, but a sound from the back, or more from the floor stopped her. It sounded as if something were tipping over, falling.
She stood, her pursed lips showing her displeasure. There was a soft sigh because she knew he had to have heard it.