[They pause mid shuffle through the cupboard, turning their head just in time to catch that wrinkled nose. Immediately, their paw retracts.]

Oh, I did not mean to cause you such discomfort. [Rue may only know vaguely of the Coven through Eda, but they can sense whatever it was like for Raine, must have been unpleasant. Even in their current state, they could never push someone towards their own trauma so unfairly.

Though now that they are out of the room they've been holed up in and left aimless in the kitchen, they hardly know what to do with themself. Their paws clasp together, trembling lightly, beak clacking softly as Rue's thoughts whirl.]

We can skip the tea. Water? I believe we have some cold brew in the fridge. Perhaps juice? Is there anything I can get you?