[ Ellie makes a rattling noise of discomfort. God, she hopes that Joel just... Leaves Peter alone. But she knows damn well that this is not even close to a possibility. Before she can even make a comment, Peter changes the subject. ]

[ And it hits her what went down at the party and she just. Gasps. ]

I did not! That was not a fucking flinch, I moved back in surprise and awe! There was no fear, no freaking out, I was awed.

There is a big goddamn difference!