[It's apparently a seasonal thing? Apparently. Jude stopped fussing once he took a careful look outside and it became glaringly apparent that everyone in town had become afflicted with colorful but odd sweaters of a certain theme, not even the local tapirs were spared. You do end up looking less silly when everyone else also looks silly, and it's admittedly exclusively thanks to logical reasoning that got him out into the streets without batting an eyelash despite... whatever message his own sweater may convey.

If he noticed the pause in his hand, he doesn't remark on it either, simply settling on giving her hand a polite but firm shake and lingering for no longer than that. Maybe she's unused to the gesture? Given the mishmash of people from different worlds all over populating Songerein, it'd be only natural for there to be a mishmash of different cultures and customs too. He doesn't dwell, in any case.]

Peppermint and ginger worked for me back in my world, and they haven't failed me here. I do specify to the tea fairies I'd like to focus and stay awake, and they've been understanding. [In other words, he hasn't been pranked to doze off just yet.] The coffee fairy seems to be a recent addition, though. I used to drink quite a bit of it back home, so I'm giving it a try here. [He glances down at his own mug, about three quarters filled with a creamy brown liquid that gave off a faint fruity aroma. Catching sight of the Sheikah slate on the table, he can't help but let his gaze linger in curiosity. Is that something from her world? It looks nothing like anything he's seem from home or in Songerein. ...Can probably ask about it later though, there's no rush hm.]