He raises his own tea and adds a touch of cream and sugar, then stirs as he listens.

"I like to be prepared." H grins as he adds chai to his list for next time, maybe. If there is a next time. He hopes so.

At her statement, he blinks, then nods. "Is that because of being a vampire?" Its the first time he has said the word out loud, here, he thinks, but he has no dread in it. Not if she is an example. She inspires respect and trust, instead.