She found herself biting her lip a little when he said that and she gave a light nod. "Thank you." Her eyes drifted closed for a moment and she looked about ready to weep. Pippa opened her eyes and the expression turned neutral. She watched him quietly for a long time before she spoke again.

"I don't know what to do anymore. Everything is a mess." She bit into her lip. She didn't seem bothered at all by the fact that his feet had been bare, though a look of admiration did cross her face when she finally looked at the portrait he was working on. "I think Dr. Wells will be quite pleased with your work." It wasn't an attempt to change the subject, but rather, a genuine moment.