Nexus stated emphatically; "It is I who should be grateful."
Lady Russell's smooth silky voice cut in, taking control of the conversation as the dominant figure;
"Perhaps we should all be grateful to- and for each other."
Her forefinger and thumb curled around her ceramic cup as she lifted if off the table and raised it to a toast;
"Here's to gratitude, to appreciation, to full health, and to a fruitful relationship. Cheers."
Nexus and Nora lifted up their tea cups in a similar manner;
"Cheers." they both chimed at the same time.
The exquisite sets of white china (with flowery blue patterns) clanged against each other as they gently knocked their ceramics. It was highly unorthodox in so many ways. But every single one of them were all soaked in the budding warmth that came with the feeling.
The moment was filled with a homely satisfaction.
