"Mako," she said in a soft, quiet voice that was thickly accented with Japanese. "I am Mako Mori." She dipped her head in a light bow. "I am pleased to meet you, Roddy."

She glanced toward the kitchen.

"I was hoping I could find tea, at any rate. It is that or I will have to go to find some. I ran out quite some time ago and have not been able to stop for more."