Cathy had been sitting in a small corner coffee shop, enjoying a mundane day following the flurry of activity that had been her production. The were errands to run, things to take care of that had been neglected throughout the process that was putting up the show. Her apartment, still sparsely furnished, needed help, and likewise it was past time to invest in basic goods such as cookware and throw pillows. But first, she needed coffee.
She happened to glance out the window in time to catch sight of the familiar redhead, someone she would consider a friend. The actress did a double-take as she realized the state Mary Jane was in, the fact that she was alone.
The coffee forgotten on the table, she rushed to get to her, trying to keep her voice even and calm once she was within earshot, wanting least of all to startle the other woman further. "Mary Jane!"