That saving grace was possibly due to her rigidly held composure. Peggy had faced Steve's death with a poise that made even her wonder how she was capable of it.

"That is very Steve." She sniffed, refusing to cry or be otherwise betrayed by her emotions.

"He was never one to stand back and let others take a risk for him, damnably stubborn some times." She shook her head at that. "And damned heroic." she concluded.