That it was likely possible gave her a reason to look openly relieved. She nearly ran around the desk to hug him, but she had to maintain some level of propriety and dignity, and the look was short-lived. And she still had more information to pass on.

"If you could, I'd be really grateful. There's been so much going on lately and I don't want to leave a huge mess for whoever comes in after me. I'd been hoping I could hold out until Karin was older and more experienced to take over, but that won't be until years from now. But if it's for the good of the village, I'll step down sooner rather than later."