[His positivity filters back to her, and it buoys her somber mood.]

Your optimism is rare in Draega, Lord Dayli—

[She stops, abruptly, and for a moment their psychic connection riots with different feelings. Surprise, excitement, tentative hope. She's realized something that's locked behind shields in her mind.

With a laugh, she continues.]

We need more people like you. People who hope, who look toward the future with optimism.