"That sounds like a good member of the family then. I should like to meet her one day."

And back to her book she goes, working her way through its mysteries.

"But for now. Tea, a moment of break, and then tell your back to play nice."

"I have some idea. I may not have much family, but I know what they can be like."

"And she probably lords it over you the entire time."

An herbal, floral tea. Hints of lemon and honey within as well.

"An annoyingly bad habit of mine, I'm afraid."

Ah, a hint of a smile as she offers up the cup.

"It's called wisdom."

"Aches and pains are a natural evolution."

She'll prep up some more tea. It's properties might prove helpful.

"Just don't let your work duties dictate your health. Can't work if you work yourself into exhaustion."

"The joys of aging."

Spoken with a monotone as she closes her book, just looking to him more properly now.

"The best cause of action is rest. But I imagine the headache is preventing that."

"....A long morning or something else?"

A quiet voice. Soft spoken in this moment.

And as promised, she will continue to be a quiet and calm reader. Perhaps the only noise he may note is the sound of paper flicking against paper as she reads.

Peace and quiet.

Oh. She's not so rude as to come without bringing her tea along with her. And it's from her country as well, so he may find it having a new flavor.

The gentle clink of cups and a small pouring before she settles in, flipping gently through the pages.

She can agree with that. Chronic pain is a crabbing nightmare.

Might she bother him on this day? Her fellows are off doing something undoubtedly childish, and she needs the sort of company that won't bother her reading.