"We don't have microwaves here, so I think you're relatively safe from the Brits when it comes to tea."

Valdis scoops up some of the tea leaves into a tea ball and puts it into her teapot before adding the hot water to let it steep.

"You're pleasant enough so far. Besides, my cat likes you, so that must mean something."

As if in response, Anani rubs up against Nyx's legs, purring.