[It doesn't swell her pride (there isn't really much to swell in the first place) but she offers a small smile all the same, half for his sake and half in gratitude, that he should actually listen to the answer. She doesn't think her own two cents worth much more than the name would imply for any reason other than what she hopes is truthfulness, is the opportunity to help someone understand a little more about the world and possibly themselves.]

Experience, I'd say. Keeping your mind and your eyes open. [... Well,] Ears, too. You can't be too hasty, but you also have to be brave enough to accept the answer you get, whether you like it or not. A lot of things are like that, I think. Other than that - I suppose some people would call it intuition. Your heart may know things that your mind hasn't found out yet. [....] Not that I would suggest making all of your decisions based on your feelings, but... sometimes it helps to listen to your gut. That's how they put it, isn't it?