That's okay, I'll be overstaying my welcome to partake of the menu.

[Darcy was startled by Fortescue's appearance. This was the first time they were meeting face to face, but she looked worse for wear from the last time she'd seen her on a video feed.

She stepped into the room and plopped down on the nearest surface, which happened to be the bed.]

So what happened to you? [She began unpacking her bag.] Or is this one of those stories that requires a shot first?