She nodded her agreement. Now, even more than before, tea was needed.

Midii took a single, deep breath, and fell into quiet step beside him. Very quiet. Even at fourteen, she still managed to make very little sound when she walked. Old habits, combined with her small frame. She'd grown some since her arrival--there was a noticeable difference between Midii at fourteen, and Midii at eleven--but remained small for her age.

"You should ask." She spoke up after a moment. "Someone must have heard from Rio'era around here, too."