The admittance gets Steph a squeeze, unconsciously on Peggy's end; they're not quite at a good angle for a proper hug, even if Steph did lean back into the initial touch. Consciously after that, she slides her hand to Steph's shoulder and gently makes an attempt to pull the younger woman closer.

"It doesn't matter how long something is going on. The validity can still be questioned. It can be something we've known our whole lives, but one tiny thing can alter perspective. There's always room for improvement, for changes. Even if we don't know how at first."