[ She didn't realize it was such a passionate subject for him, actually looking a little surprised. While she was pretty sure there was a reason for holding onto the control of the blades, something told her that it wouldn't help, and just secured it as being a pipe dream. So she let things go back on topic.

Looking back, she tapped at the same sample as before. ]

This one didn't react too strong, and was tapering in effectiveness at a rate I liked more, compared to the others. Depending on how someone wakes up, the effects of the nightmare can linger, or they hit something of an adrenaline crash, even if the curse is broken. So, my conclusion would be that it'd be better for the effect to extend a little longer than this one.

[ She'll tap at another that had reacted faster. ]