[ It's a delicate moment, given the nature of the room they're in, so there's a few seconds of consideration before Lion replies - thankfully, the tea is a wonderful filler to stop it being too awkward. ]

Then I wouldn't mind hearing whatever you feel comfortable enough to share, if you don't mind me being your audience.

[ Everyone has a story to tell. One personal to their lived experiences that should, ideally, only be told by them, even if things don't always work out that way. If sharing something helps, then they'll happily lend an ear.

And if they're also curious to hear it, well. Nobody needs to know. Everyone they've met so far has been interesting in their own right. ]