"I come here sometimes for iced tea and some light reading," Brooke agreed. "I wait until the last of my fashion magazine subscriptions come in and then I like to relax here. Usually, though, I take afternoon tea in my room, alone." Mostly because this kept her out of everyone's way and also because she could escape and get a few minutes of peace. "I've never seen you around, though, so I can only assume you were avoiding me. Until now, at least."