( Hope is something that threads through Angela's life and sews moment to moment, as well, but she can't count on it. Knows better over the years, unfortunately, as "hope for the best, prepare for the worst" became her motto. It wasn't as crushing if you fell and already had padding on, after all.

Konoha isn't dragging anything down. The doctor's intent to follow up was a thin enough one to begin with, and she's happy to simply be here with a friend and discuss whatever may come, and while her own expression is a bit chagrined, smile a little too lopsided, she tries to prop the other woman back up with her own expression softening as she waves her wine glass. )

I do, but I have to warn you, it has a burn.

( Aaaaand out comes the vodka. Sure looks like nothing, doesn't it? You're Wrong. )

I'm afraid it's not as tasty as wine, either, but it doesn't really have much of a taste in general. I brought a coffee liqueur to go with it; it's my favorite variation. Do you like coffee?

( She's finishing her glass before repurposing it with her two ingredients, offering it to Konoha to try first. A bit sweet with the cream, but definitely coffee otherwise. And yes, the burn at the back. )