[ That his name is said with recognition gets Claude to pause, one eyebrow raised slightly as he's wondering how she's heard of him, but the answer certainly becomes clear enough at the mention of Hilda. It's not but a second later that his face breaks into a smile. ]

You were, were you? I suppose I have Hilda to thank for that.

[ Said with nothing but considerable fondness behind it - well, that and some appreciation for someone he hadn't known up until right now also being worried on his behalf. That's enough to turn away from the buildings for good for now since Claire's answer is intriguing. ]

Outdated in that it's older even where you're from? [ That's possibly the most confusing way to ask that even with how he's learned over time of the different placed fellow Summoned are from, so Claude shakes his head. ] I should add the reason I'm asking is because I've learned where I'm from seems like it's... some time behind others' worlds.

[ To say the least. That's something that can be addressed in a moment as tea's infinitely more important, and he offers forth what he'd conjured. ]

There's two kinds here. One's a pine needle blend I'll be the first is a bit of an acquired taste though it's one of my favorites, and the second is bergamot. It's a little more of a standard option.