"Heey." Claire peeked her head in first before moving her whole body into the room. She did her best to not crinkle her nose; hospitals always had that distinct smell, like a swirling mixture of disinfectant, disease, and misery.
"I brought you someone to keep you company," she explained as she handed the bag over to Elle with a smile. "Have you had a lot of visitors?" Claire took a look around the room before settling her eyes back on Elle to watch her open the gift.