"Interesting's a nice way of putting it." Tau almost smirks at that.

He helps himself to some tea since it's there, taking his time in responding, although mostly it's him waiting and finding Renne remaining silent. There's the tiniest of an annoyed look shot in her direction, but he sips his tea politely.

"The winds are always shifting. Someone who's been living near the ocean should be just as aware as any sailor in how to respond accordingly, especially when such winds might bring storms."