[ Ellie lets out the first genuine laugh in this whole conversation. How could she possibly hate this guy? Not even a chance. And it sort of comes to her that she'll never figure out just how dangerous this place is if she hides away like some coward. The sickness is still there, the shaking is still there... But what Peter says has her feeling the most confidence she's felt in a long time. ]

Okay, okay.

[ She pauses as she takes a look around the corner, taking note that Joel isn't currently home at the moment. ]

Ah, man... Alright, you got me. I'll leave the house.

Joel will probably flip his lid, but it's probably best that I just... Leave a note.

Is uh.

Is this thing going on now?