[Really, he'd just been curious. He co-owns a cafe, after all. And he has a good nose for teas and their scents. Really, that's all.
So his invitation to talk catches the teen off guard. It's tempting to excuse himself, avoid confrontation of any kind, even the polite kind, but he's trying to be sociable.]
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So his invitation to talk catches the teen off guard. It's tempting to excuse himself, avoid confrontation of any kind, even the polite kind, but he's trying to be sociable.]
I- sorry, the smell of the tea drew me over.