[ as soon as adora jumps and pepper feels her stiffen she withdraws her hand. ] I hadn't meant to startle you. [ though her smile remains in tact she takes a pointed step back to give her some space. clearly she hadn't been expecting company. ]

[ however, as she watches her unceremoniously stuff gauze into her mouth her smile falters. she tries to keep from moving closer, because she doesn't want to put the poor girl on edge, but she's not so sure that's going to make things better. ] It's an easy mistake to make. [ she tries to reassure her. ] I can see how, in the right light, this gown could resemble scrubs. [ same bland color. ]

... [ pepper feels her chest tighten as adora all but begs her to not go running to the nearest doctor. ] I'm not going to tell. [ she looks up and down the hall to make sure the coast is still clear. ] I don't like this hospital much either, [ it's given her a bad vibe ever since she regained consciousness. ] but do you really think you're alright to leave? [ pepper's one to talk, but adora looks more than a little hurt. ]