[She does, indeed, look proud, and his smile only makes her feel moreso— he's taught her well, or so she would like to think.]

It's only because you've been a dedicated teacher.

[She knows well how to step lightly, at least.]

I've been helping to care for the amaro— they needed spare hands to get them all fed this afternoon. Are you here on business?

[Or, she hopes silently, maybe to check in with her? Regardless of the fact that she must get used to doing things on her own, she is glad to see him while they still have the chance to visit. There's no telling how much longer they'll have that opportunity.]