"Don't apologize for this," Lisa says quickly, not unkindly but with some force. "Don't make a decision you'll regret later. I'd feel even worse then. Okay?" That'd be just her luck, pushing someone she cared about to do something and get themselves in trouble.

At the question, she blinks, then laughs tiredly. "Oh, Elliott, I got so caught up in myself I completely forgot. Yeah, tea might be good. Thank you," she says with a nod and a smile. "I think I'm okay enough now to manage a couple minutes on my own. Not back to normal, but... better. I'd understand if you didn't take my word on that, though." A wry, if a little weak, smile. Lisa is well aware she's still a damn mess.