[She takes a brief mental note of the slight change in body language, ever the observer. Bad memories, she's guessing, or unfortunate associations at the very least.]

I hope so. I want to believe that we were able to make a difference, and that we did help the people of El Minha. I'm the first person to admit that I don't know a lot about politics, but... I know oppression and unhappiness when I see it. I've stood by and watched way too many times in the past. This... action is better.

[Action is always better, but if she'd been forced to take a side back in El Minha, she's not sure which she would have picked.

The lantern frame snaps into place, and Ann brightens considerably, grinning as she releases her hold on it.]

Nice! I knew you could do it. I bet you could make a few more just like it and hang them in your room, just like you wanted.