[She smiles, feeling a little pleased with herself to have figured out anything at all.]

It might not keep the effect with others, so I would still tread lightly, especially since we both needed to find the resolution before it took effect. But at least we have a measure of progress, and the ability to have one normal conversation in the last few days.

[Honestly, she didn’t realize how thankful she’d be just for that, but this place has really set the bar low for things she wants at this point.]