[As she stares him down during his explanation, eventually it paves the way for her to nod slowly. She seems willing to accept his explanation, though inevitably, a part of her questions if she can believe him. Dohalim is a cunning man and she knows that. He could fool her, if she let him.

Has she grown soft enough to permit that? She'll have sleepless nights for a few days at least trying to get to the bottom of that.]

I can accept that. A formal 'welcome back.'

[Not something she would expect, but not something that displeases her either.]

I did already agree to it. I suppose some time to do something other than work may be beneficial. Oft enough I occupy myself that I can sometimes neglect to provide myself spare time.

[...Maybe she should make more of that and use it for reading. Or something that is unrelated to swinging her sword.]