There's no hiding her reactions around a vampire, so she has decided to not bother. At the very least, she refuses to feel guilty over finding him spellbindingly attractive.

The victory of the day is putting some pep in her step, making her forget her injuries from last night and feel closer to an actual victory against the Absolute. It suffuses her with optimism.

Could they truly have fixed this land? Broken the curse? Halsin is optimistic too, and has promised to keep her updated as soon as Oliver and Thaniel are reunited.

So, there's some time. It feels like there's some time.

"I think we've earned a little celebration," she admits, glancing sideways at him before smiling. "I don't think we finished your wine, if you'd still like to."