The girl only paused long enough to take a deep swig of coffee (and without sugar this time, the brave soul) and savor the taste, before she set the mug on the counter.

"If nothing else, we should try getting you a little more accustomed to this place, and that means going back out." She folded her arms across her chest, giving Alabaster a scrutinizing glance from head to toe. "Although you might look a little out of place out there. Well, we'll just have to improvise."