Peggy gives him a courteous nod. She might have given him a squeeze of his shoulder were it not for the fact that they're strangers, but she does appreciate the kindness more than she can say. She lets out an amused laugh, though, at his question.

"Patience is," she begins, trying to think of the best way to explain this, "it's sitting back and not acting rashly, no matter how much you want to. It's being smart."