Oh, she lives with you? I bet that's really convenient.

[She pauses, running a hand through her hair. Bringing him up was probably a bad idea. It's been less than a day that they've been apart, but that means that it's finally starting to seem real, and the ache is fresh. She's not about to voice any of this, though, not when Ellie is telling her these new and exciting things. She doesn't want to turn the conversation from good news.]

No real updates! We were doing really well. Tea sounds good, though! What kind do you have?