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Amused and relieved—her kiss achieves its goal, and she’s already plotting her next steps, her confidence bordering on arrogance.

Relieved and amused, with a underlying sense of urgency to evade Sovak and maintain control of the situation.

Amused and slightly wary, enjoying the tension between Picard and Sovak while maintaining a facade of innocence. Her flirtation with Picard is both a distraction and a test of his reactions.

Amused and playful on the surface, but wary and calculating beneath. She enjoys the tension of the confrontation but remains focused on her goal, using flirtation as a tool to disarm Picard and maintain control over the narrative.

Surface-level playful and confident, but with an undercurrent of urgency. She is worried about Sovak’s pursuit but masks it with charm, using Picard’s Starfleet authority as a potential ally or shield. Her emotional state is a mix of calculated risk-taking and cautious optimism.

Confidently manipulative at first, then anxiously defensive, finally determined but emotionally exposed.

Anxious yet triumphant, oscillating between desperation (needing Picard’s help) and confidence (her expertise is irreplaceable). Her vulnerability in the ransacked room contrasts with her boldness in the lobby, revealing a woman who thrives in chaos but is acutely aware of her limitations without allies.

Anxious and defensive, caught between Sovak’s threats and Picard’s scrutiny, but with a flicker of triumph at having outmaneuvered Sovak—though her vulnerability is exposed by his revelations.

Playful triumph (enjoying Picard’s reactions to her teasing), vulnerable honesty (admitting her deception and attraction), and determined seduction (using every tool at her disposal—humor, physical closeness, and emotional confession—to draw Picard in). Her emotional state is a calculated vulnerability, where she reveals just enough to make Picard lower his guard while maintaining control of the dynamic.

Frustrated and bewildered, shifting from defiance to disillusionment as the reality of the Uthat’s non-existence sinks in. Her pity for Sovak is tinged with contempt for his weakness.

Excited → confused → doubtful → resigned—her emotional arc mirrors the unraveling of the quest, leaving her disillusioned but aligned with Picard’s pragmatism.

Bewildered and disillusioned—her emotional state oscillates between residual hope and the crushing weight of reality, leaving her emotionally drained.

Devastated and unmoored, masking her fragility with a fragile attempt at composure. Her emotional state is a mix of grief for the loss of her obsession and fear of an uncertain future without it.

Defensive and cunning at first, then shocked and vulnerable after being struck, with a hint of admiration for Picard's resolve.

Shocked and defensive initially, then relieved and dependent after being injured, with lingering frustration at Picard’s distrust.

Starts with feigned confidence and playful defiance, but shifts to alarm and urgency as the Vorgons appear. Her emotional state is a mix of defiance (challenging the Vorgons) and fear (after being shot), with a underlying layer of relief when Picard helps her up.

Bittersweet—playful on the surface but tinged with regret and resignation. Acknowledges the temporal threat with quiet acceptance, her final glance carrying unspoken acknowledgment of their paradoxical connection.