[he pours the tea for her first, and then for himself. once he has the warm cup in his hands, England feels a bit more calm. strong tea to help the nerves...]

What I am is certainly not anything you're used to, even after all the trials you've faced and things you've seen. [he thinks for a moment, turning his face to look down at his reflection in the liquid] I was born over a thousand years ago. I can't really remember it, but when I came into being I was... special, I suppose. Not like other humans.