Rest assured, Fitz, that I don't hold you responsible for what was said when we last spoke.

[ what was done, however. peggy understands that the hug was his choice -- but as uncomfortable as it might have been, she isn't about to crucify the fellow for it. it was (by far and large) one of the event's less painful moments. hell, after her interaction with romanoff she perhaps could have used a second hug. ]

Or, more accurately, what was heard.

[ what she'd divulged, quite unintentionally, about the state of her heart. ]

Although I'll thank you not to talk about it now.

[ she might be here to try to catch more flies with honey, but she can't at least a bit of vinegar in her voice come this last admonishment. ]