[It definitely does come off as a scolding, initially; that said, it's also the second time she's gotten it in just over a month from two very different personalities, so maybe people are on to something. The wink... helps, but she's a little off-balance still.]

I wish I could feel that way myself, but... like you said, it'll come with time, hopefully. I'll trust you on it for now. [Another deep breath.] I don't mind some experiments, though. Maybe I'll learn something new.