Arthie's life is built on secrets. Her tearoom serves as a mask for her dealings with vampires, forcing her to navigate a double life fraught with danger. This theme explores the complexities of identity and the lengths one will go to protect their true self. We see this duality reflected in the city itself, where the glittering facade of society hides a dark underbelly of secrets and conspiracies.

Orphaned at a young age, Arthie finds solace and strength in her chosen family of outcasts and criminals. To save her business, she must learn to trust even her enemies, forging alliances with individuals as dangerous as they are alluring. This theme highlights the power of loyalty and the bonds that can form in the face of adversity, even between those who seemingly have nothing in common.

"A Tempest of Tea" delves into the different forms power can take, from social influence and wealth to knowledge and magical abilities. Arthie, despite her lack of supernatural powers, wields control through her intelligence, network, and carefully guarded secrets. As she dives deeper into the vampire society, she uncovers a web of power struggles and conspiracies that threaten to unravel the fragile peace of White Roaring.