Yes. She does. [Her voice is downright wistful. She'd said those exact words to Vi, once, and the truth of them is why she cares so much for Vi. One of the reasons, anyway.

She accepts the tea with a soft,] Thank you, [and gives it a little stir with the spoon, letting the ball sit a few moments longer.]

I wanted to let you know how I felt. What my relationship with Vi is. I-- [Her hands grip the hot mug awkwardly, the spoon left to sit in there with the ball, her eyes watching as deeper colour seeps out of the leaves into the steaming hot water.] You aren't upset?