Well, I do! There's nothing wrong with dark and brooding.

[But that he's smiling inspires her to continue doing the same.

She watches her drake for several moments and she nods.]

I think you're right, though. No matter what we go with, they'll need some time to adjust. [Maybe. She could be underestimating the drake. She's still learning about it. There may be a lot that she simply isn't privy to.]