[ she smiles, though her emotions are milder than her expression. ]

I suppose I should call a spade a spade.

[ she'll step in and get to making her a drink, though. there is some cautious care in the way her feelings rise—she is concerned at what she reads from medb, but not to the point of pity. it is a carefully curious thing, not wishing to stay too close or too far. ]

I hope this week will afford you some time to relax, though this effect is already turning out to be quite the hassle.