Before he starts to smile, she's preparing herself for the worst, staring down as she waits for him to say something. By the time she hears him begin to laugh, she looks towards him, shocked by his reaction. Did he not believe her?

Regardless, her own mouth begins to twitch as she can feel the stress pass away. She can't deny she's relieved that he isn't admonishing her, though she knew deep inside of her he wouldn't. When she speaks up, it's with a small laugh of her own.

"A duck! I'm not kidding!"