[ my dear unicorn! this is, without a doubt, already a situation. sunburst has unwittingly and unluckily trotted into hotly contested territory. but because he's such an obliging informant, because he's the one giving her the intel, peggy does indeed start to eat. the food is disgusting -- but if it placates sunburst then perhaps she'll wring a bit more information out of him.

after an unpleasant mouthful: ]

He washed his hands of your concern and set you on a path that brought you here instead. Simply by mentioning me and my injuries, I'd wager. [ peggy's shoulders slump; it hurts too much to keep her posture stiff and proper. ] I doubt he did so by accident.

[ but, but, but. peggy's expression crinkles with some other emotion. she hasn't seen rip since she chased him out early this morning -- almost immediately after the cell doors had sprung open again. ]

What do you mean -- he was looking exhausted?