Don't be silly! You're not bleeding from anywhere and that's fancy enough for me.

[If she realizes that's a weird joke to be making upon less than thirty seconds' acquaintance, the fact doesn't make it past her friendly smile. Doctors tend to have pretty dark senses of humor, anyway.]

Tea would be lovely, if it's not too much trouble.

[Emily sets the cookies down next to the pie and takes a seat as directed. She doesn't realize she's doing it, but her back's to the wall and there's nothing between her and the door.]