[ She notices the change, and it's a little curious, but she doesn't draw attention to it. She wonders if it's because--like his light told her--he's part alien. But it's obviously tied to his stress, and she doesn't want to stress him out more by asking about it.

Besides.... ]

It is. [ The trials, and then that... ] Mm. You'll have time for that, later. Right now... I'm just happy to not think too hard about anything. [ She smiles. ] I hope this year treats us all better.