[A sound emerges from her throat, halfway between embarrassed and unexpected. Perhaps it isn't difficult to make her melt, but it means a lot coming from him. Even if he sees someone else when he looks at her soul -- wouldn't she, if she remembered what he does?]

Never thought I'd get so sentimental about compliments... but here we are.

[Irhya flexes her midsection, exhaling with a smile.]

Well... here's your chance. Think I'm all set.