[And soon after his message is sent there's a knock at her door. He's standing outside with a tray that contains two bowls of piping hot macaroni and cheese and a pitcher of water with glasses.]
[ By the time he comes up, she's changed out of her clothes and into her nightgown and robe. Her face washed and even drank some water. Her face is still blotchy, eye red-rimmed, but she feels more composed now that she had before.
Softly, after opening the door and stepping aside to let him in, ]
[He takes a tentative step inside. While he and Peggy had come to a mutual agreement while they were in Eudio, all of their cuddling had taken place in the neutrality of the living room. Being in her private space was something different altogether. But he was there to cheer his friend and so he steeled his resolve.]
Of course. [He busied himself with setting down the try on a small table.] How are you feeling?
[It was a response he had been expecting. He'd like to know more about what had happened, but he was careful how he tread. If she wanted to discuss it then she would. Otherwise he could not pry too far.]
Yes, well, perhaps this will help just a little. [And with that he picks up one of the bowls and hands it out to Peggy.]
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[And soon after his message is sent there's a knock at her door. He's standing outside with a tray that contains two bowls of piping hot macaroni and cheese and a pitcher of water with glasses.]
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Softly, after opening the door and stepping aside to let him in, ]
Thank you, Jarvis.
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Of course. [He busied himself with setting down the try on a small table.] How are you feeling?
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She waits to answer after she closes the door and sits on the end of her bed. ]
Horrible.
[ Peggy tries to make light of it by smiling when she says it but it doesn't reach her eyes. ]
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Yes, well, perhaps this will help just a little. [And with that he picks up one of the bowls and hands it out to Peggy.]