[Hopeless leans over Erskine to see the screen, one hand resting absolutely innocently on Erskine's shoulder. He's got the kind of smile which shows in the crinkle of his eyes more than on his mouth, which altogether makes him seem more scholarly than roguish vagabond unlike some people.]

Hello, Pepper. I'd love a hug. I'm even open to them happening in retrospect, if that's something that can happen here.

[Hey, who even knows.]