Something deep inside her relaxes somewhat, though not all the way.

:Hi, Vanyel!  I drank a cup and a half of mind-affecting cider without realizing it, so my judgment is less trustworthy for the next 'candlemark' or so.  As a result, I'm not going to tell you how much better you look, in case that's just the 'cider' talking, get an opinion from somebody who isn't on drugs.:

She is obliged to tell Vanyel at some point about how badly she screwed up yesterday, but - this - is maybe not the right time.  Before the Gate, obviously, but not right this second.

Something deep inside her relaxes somewhat, though not all the way.

:Hi, Vanyel!  I drank a cup and a half of mind-affecting 'cider' without realizing it, so my judgment is less trustworthy for the next 'candlemark' or so.  As a result, I'm not going to tell you how much better you look, in case that's just the 'cider' talking, get an opinion from somebody who isn't on drugs.:

She is obliged to tell Vanyel at some point about how badly she screwed up yesterday, but - this - is maybe not the right time.  Before the Gate, obviously, but not right this second.

Something deep inside her relaxes somewhat, though not all the way.

:Hi, Vanyel!  I drank a cup and a half of mind-affecting 'cider' without realizing it, so my judgment is less trustworthy for the next 'candlemark' or so.  As a result, I'm not going to tell you how much better you look, in case that's just the 'cider' talking, get an opinion from somebody who isn't on drugs.:

She is obliged to tell Vanyel at some point about how badly she screwed up yesterday, but this is maybe not the right time.  Before the Gate, obviously, but not right this second.