[Winter really does like praise... She grins easily.] I'm... coming to realize that. And it's making me so, so happy. I... can finally make a difference. That's what I've waited for, for s-so long... I'll be happy to be there for her, as I am for you.

I'm proud to know I'm a g-good example, too. I- [And then she notices Lily come to a screeching halt and start doing some very strange things. And then she notices where her hands are, and how close she is, and that she's been using some very strong words with a good chance of interesting interpretations. And she wonders where her head is, and what she's feeling - this is... not unlike the other day, at the hospital. But that was with Banagher, someone that was a lot closer to her... but that moved a lot more slowly. She could feel herself getting caught up in the moment, and she knew she had to take a step back before she kept going and did something she couldn't take back later. Not that she could bring herself to move her hands, or back off any. Whoops. What did she feel about Lily, though? That was... something to consider. Something to consider very, very seriously, because things were going to be interesting if they weren't careful. That still didn't stop her heart from starting to pound, and her face running hot.]

I'm.. glad to hear it. I'll be counting on you, Lily, in a lot of ways. And I... I don't know that I'm t-that impressive. But I'll work hard... to become someone that you can respect.