At first Tear is just as confused with Richard seemingly appearing out of nowhere, and it probably shows on her face. She takes a step back at least, and opens her mouth to protest that no, she was not lost and—

... Oh, he winked. It takes a second, but realisation dawns upon her and she just barely blushes, glancing at the vendor out of the corner of her eye. "No, I hadn't realised how long it was since we split up."

Now would the vendor buy the charade...