[that smile is like a beacon, however dim. So he was past his imprisonment, then. Or at least, she felt she could breathe a bit easier about making that assumption. Her own echoes his, relieved]

It is, but it's not something you have to learn all at once. I've been here for ten months now, and I'm far from learning everything. No one is going to spring a pop quiz on you. I promise.

[there's a pause and then she offers her hand, shaking her head a bit at not thinking to do so earlier] If I know your name, it's only fair you know mine. I'm Jilly.