[She holds her gaze a moment longer. Then she smiles, taking both her hands and giving a gentle squeeze.]

They couldn't have done it without you, you know. I heard all about how hard you were working over there. We have so much to thank you for Yuri. We owe you a great deal.

[And she'll punctuate this point by drawing her fingers up and placing a kiss on the knuckles. No extra push from mystical affects needed.]

Why don't I try painting yours, then?