[ and lo, ness arrives at stephen's office fifteen minutes later without starbucks. she knocks on the doorjamb to announce herself as she enters, stepping in almost like she's equally ready to fling herself back out. there's a kerchief tied around her hair, which is... not the worst it could be, by any means. it's clean, at least, and brushed. just... very noticeably frizzy, also. ]

Hello, Doctor. Do you mind if I close the door while we work?