[If he likes her smile, he'll love the way she casts her eyes downward, her expression softening further. It's tender and feminine despite the strong way she usually holds herself. She brushes her fingertips across the bone, then returns her hands to her lap.]

Heh. Me, strong? I must be a pretty good actor.

Until a couple years ago, I was worthless-- a total failure. No one wanted anything to do with me. [Her fingers lace together.] But things change. Sometimes it surprises me that I have people I can talk to, like you and Riku. I'm... I'm really grateful.