[ he might not consider it admirable, but coming from someone who is still trying to come to grips with what is her apparent...'situation', the way he's managing himself is quite admirable.

but at the mention of a teammate, mary margaret seems to relax a little. not realizing she was already worrying for him if he had come here all on his own. ]

That's lucky, really. There are a few people here who show up with no one. At least you have someone you remember from home.

[ friend or no, having someone is better than being completely alone.

and then she's smiling, a little sheepishly, at his question. ]

No, I don't mind, but you probably won't believe me if I did tell you.