"Oh." He shouldn't be surprised. Steve has mentioned not having much interaction with women before, but he comes across as much more experienced in, well, life than Viatorus. Looking to him for answers seems natural.

The opening of the kitchen door distracts him anyway and Ingirun enters with a tray of pots and cups. Viatorus stands immediately. "L-Let me help you with that."

"No, no. It is okay." She brings it to the table and sets everything out carefully, as if each thing has its correct place. Once the tray is set aside she begins pouring out the tea and coffee, pausing only to ask Steve if he would like milk or sugar. "Where are you from, Steve? Where was your home before the Nexus?"