[Continuing to pet her dog, Fred pulled herself together enough to give Genius a somewhat wan smile.] Thank you, Genius. And you, Youth. [She didn't bother pointing out that Genius could be right. The thought of losing senses such as the one Youth clearly had was a frightening one--what must that be like? She was not at all interested in finding out, herself.]

[She nodded, hoping it had even a little of her usual confidence.] Yes. Temporary, of course. These things usually last anywhere from a few days to a week... that isn't so bad. [It was probably pathetically obvious that she was saying all that to calm and convince herself, but she didn't care. She almost desperately hoped that she wouldn't be stuck in this body for too very long--despite the knowledge that she had been turned into a Human, her mind was still telling her that she had to re-start her other heart. The one that was no longer there.

She quelled the shudder that wanted to run through her body with a little difficulty, before she smiled at Genius again. It was a little less strained-looking this time.] Actually, if I could ask, perhaps we could do that on the morrow? I feel quite exhausted just now.

[If she could convince them to leave, she was probably going to sleep for the rest of the day. She certainly felt tired enough to do that.]