Penny had no idea where the little flash of envy came from when Charlie was momentarily affirmative. But then, oh, it was Nessie. "Well you clearly have something in common. Always the foundation for a good relationship," she chuckled.
She reached forward as Charlie did, trying to steady his cup as his weaker hand lost his grip.
"Are you okay?" She asked, moving in to gently take his hand. "Oh, yeah, just a little nibble," Penny rolled her eyes. "You know what they're like. What are you doing, grappling with poisonous animals? Where are your painkillers?"