She could tell just by his tone that this was going to be an awkward, upsetting conversation. Nervous energy radiated off of the man. Had he been angry the entire time she was gone? Or, perhaps more unbelievably, was he frightened that something bad happened to her? Time away from him helped her think a little clearer. Or maybe it was because of the potions. As much as she hated to admit so, it was easier to think. Her mind was more lucid under their influence.