--he put that very nicely. Never mind the vaguely skittish look for half a second before she decides that's probably... okay?]
I'll do my best not to be concerning...? [That's. Actually a way of her basically saying he's welcome and she'll try not to be so miserable about it, but you know. (This lady is trained in the arts of conversation.)
Let's try a little harder.] If you tell me your favourite tea, I'll make sure to have some on hand.
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--he put that very nicely. Never mind the vaguely skittish look for half a second before she decides that's probably... okay?]
I'll do my best not to be concerning...? [That's. Actually a way of her basically saying he's welcome and she'll try not to be so miserable about it, but you know. (This lady is trained in the arts of conversation.)
Let's try a little harder.] If you tell me your favourite tea, I'll make sure to have some on hand.