When he laughs, she smiles. As smiles go, it isn't mere politeness. She means it. Hearing someone laugh is always nice, but especially now, when most of the day's conversation has been (rightly) fraught with emotion and tension.

"What sort of education did you get? Or what was your favorite part, maybe that's a better question. I know the broad strokes of it--what the general Order might offer as instruction."