[ Goodness... She's so small. Scarcely bigger than Mercuria, though she must be a little older. Baldr smiles and represses the near-irresistible urge to pat her head. ]

Thank you for coming by on such short notice. It was rude of me to trouble you like this, but I hope the tea will make it worth your while. Please, come in.

[ He makes a little gesture of invitation inside and steps back for her. ]