[ her sigh is audible. peggy isn't frustrated; instead, she waits for her dismal attitude to slough away and slink under a rock. she can't help max (and his stray) by wallowing in grief over steve's departure, and so this provides the perfect opportunity for her to give her emotional engine a boost. there is no 'getting over' captain america, but she could (perhaps) get on with it instead. ]

I doubt the Atroma offer kibble. But you did an excellent job procuring food-stuffs last planet. I'll put a bit of meat on thaw. Something he can sink his teeth into.

[ she begins to roll up her sleeves. ]