“Well, I don’t know about ‘solid’, but it would offer more variety,” she replied.  She had picked up several different kinds at the market to try, some of them herbal so without the caffeine they should be as good as drinking water.

Looking down at Liho as the kitten started attacking the little toy mouse, Natasha grinned broadly at the fairly spasmodic show.  She had been worried about the little one that first day, seeing how tiny and weak she seemed, but a vet visit, some medication and some good food later and she certainly seemed to have gained some energy.

Turning her attention back to Clint when he spoke Natasha nodded and returned to the kitchen.  Selecting the peppermint tea since it would be easiest on both their stomachs and a good alternative to water, she poured the boiling water over it to leave it to steep.

That was when she heard Clint laughing.

It was a sound that used to be so commonplace, and she hadn’t realised how much she had missed it the past few days until that moment.  Leaving the tea momentarily forgotten, she peeked back out to find him laughing as Liho continued to viciously attack her toy.

Just seeing him so carefree in that moment she soon found herself laughing with him.