"We sort of double up on duties some times, since we're so short-staffed and all. Unless Aunt Cordy is around. Then, she'll take over some important duties, such as laundry detail." Penny shrugged and finished helping Markl get into his PJs. After patting him down with some sweet-smelling cologne, she dismissed him to likely go and get dirty once again. But at least for now, he was clean. Grabbing a towel, Penny began to dry herself before she pulled Annie in for a hello hug, which doubled as a I'm sorry hug as well.
"Poor Alfie," she said with a frown. And she meant it too. She knew he was a good kid. He just made some bad choices. "Come on," she said, leading Annie back to her room so she could drop off her things. "Do you think they'll be too hard on him? Your parents?" She left her towel on her bed and went about combing her hair. It was still a little wet in some parts, and she didn't want to get sick.... again. "Oh, and if you haven't eaten, there's some stir fry vegetables still on the stove. You're welcome to it of course."