Penny was momentarily confused, not sure what to make of the other woman's rambling response. "I... think I understand," Penny replied carefully, tilting her head thoughtfully as she tried to make sense of it all.
Well, it would be impolite to ask too many questions, Penny thought, gesturing for the woman to follow her. "It's this way," she prompted. She couldn't curb her curiosity, though, and she hoped she wasn't prying by asking some questions, at lease. "Are you all right?" she asked gently, indicating toward the woman's arm.