[Yes, things have changed significantly for her already. It's just that the effects thereof take a while to make themselves apparent, and for now it's hard for her to see this as more than a temporary peculiarity, something that she shouldn't get used to because it might soon be gone again. She needs time to adjust, but she's well on her way thanks to, indeed, people like him.]
[Her smile brightens at first, her own head threatening to duck in belated shyness. Then along comes his admission about how long his break was supposed to be, and even though he regrets nothing, the same clearly can't be said about her, because she has to cover her suddenly rounded mouth against a faint gasp.] Oh--! Of course. Sorry-- I didn't realize I was keeping you...! [Although she gets the feeling from his tone that he hardly minded, but still. She hasn't any desire to get him in trouble. That smile comes back at least partially, however, for her,] But-- sure. Catch you later.
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[Her smile brightens at first, her own head threatening to duck in belated shyness. Then along comes his admission about how long his break was supposed to be, and even though he regrets nothing, the same clearly can't be said about her, because she has to cover her suddenly rounded mouth against a faint gasp.] Oh--! Of course. Sorry-- I didn't realize I was keeping you...! [Although she gets the feeling from his tone that he hardly minded, but still. She hasn't any desire to get him in trouble. That smile comes back at least partially, however, for her,] But-- sure. Catch you later.