"I'll manage," Suzie says, with a smile that's... pretty far from genuine, but would fool a casual observer. Not that the Vesmier's observation is even remotely approaching casual, and she knows that. It's more a test, making sure the shell of unflappable competence is in place... Still riddled with cracks, weaknesses to be found and exploited, but if it's too easy, she has the feeling Thane will lose interest. "I always do."

She takes a deep breath, and continues. "Is there anything you can tell me about Thane's mental state that might be helpful?"