Elsie just managed to set her tea down before Meri came in for the hug. It was a bit difficult these days, but Els managed to wrap her arms around her friend easily enough. A laugh escaped at Meri's comment. "I most certainly was not." She had to be able to laugh at her own expense at this point.

"Come, I'll get the teapot, have a seat." Elsie took her own back into their little kitchen and set about making more tea. There were biscuits too, of that she was certain. She was still learning how to make them well and fortunately Tyb was more than willing to be her taste tester, but these had come out alright.

"Please tell me everything about your travels." She requested over her shoulder with a smile.