"I'm sure the City has something. It's very good at bringing in what we need or want..." The crone paused and thought about what she'd said. "Actually it's good about trying. It isn't always so good at getting it right." She smiled again.
"Oh, that would be good. I wouldn't tell her I'm the one who told you about the store though. I might have upset her a little. Sometimes my abilities, or powers, upset others." As she took his hand, she leaned in as if sharing a secret. "I might have said something that she didn't like. I'm not always in control, after all." Yes, she was playing on his own insecurities, but what kind of evil witch would she be if she didn't?
"Tea would be wonderful. Or coffee. Perhaps I'll be able to introduce you to some other people." She smiled up at him, her fingers squeezing his.