Genie looked up in alarm at Urd’s outburst, worried that the goddess had managed to burn her tongue. However once he realized what she had said a warm smile returned to face. Silver Needle, eh? No surprise there. He brought his own cup to his lips and looked at the teapot thoughtfully, then to Urd. Not a word was shared between them after that first long sip nor did it need be. Genie could see the life return to Urd, the memories she could recall through her eyes. It made such a small gesture feel all the more rewarding. Only a cup of Belldandy’s tea was capable of such power. Funny how even in her absents she was capable of making them smile. She had this goddess business down to the tee, didn’t she?

He looked down at his cup of plain hot water and broadened his smile. The remainder of Bell’s tea belonged to Urd and she deserved to savour every bit of it down to the last drop.