[Maes accepts the offering and doctors his tea accordingly. He only puts in two spoonfuls. Tea is a little different for him than coffee, which he would take with just a little cream. When he his done he turns his attention back to the woman, curious about what she knows and what he can learn from this otherwise casual conversation.]

Really? So it's not necessarily a unique experience for some of the people here. You don't happen to remember anyone specific, do you? I'd be interested to hear about their experiences if they've encountered something even remotely like this before.