[ Yet she also knows that her prime would've lasted a while even if this didn't happen. At least there was this final year of growth, even if most of it is being spent learning about what the undead life will be like. ]

I suppose when you can make the truth appear however you want...

[ She doesn't know how much of a 'truth' it is. There's plenty of time to settle that though, now isn't there? ]

Ah, so mind reading and a blood connection would get around it... Well, not around it, but see that it's still just a mask. Which do you think is easier? To be able to read if someone's masking, or what they're currently thinking of?

[ Also she appreciates this mini-lesson. It'll make future classes easier. ]