[There was the adorable blush that Mina did all of this for. It wasn't (solely) for Mina's gratification, though; seeing Lily happylike this was the greatest and arguably only pleasure in Mina's life. Her cheeky grin spreads when Lily stutters, and it's all Mina can do to not waggle her eyebrows too.] You're going to have to tell me all of the juicy details this evening. I need to know EVERYTHING.

[She takes Lily's hand, gently tugging her over to the fountain to ensure that she doesn't spend all day stuttering and blushing, as amusing as that would be to watch.] I can't blame them, really. Exams are coming up, and I hear they're a killer... ugh, I'm really not looking forward to having to explain my grades to the Count. [Mina always talks about Count Hearkson like he's her boss, not her father.] I don't think I'd be getting any sunlight if it wasn't for my little "project," honestly. [Although that's more because of Mina's almost hermetic lifestyle than testing season.]