She nodded her head because, well honestly, Ellana was right. Everyone who had been telling her these things were right, after all. Words were words, and all they were trying to do was bully her with them.

Don't react. Smile. Fold the rage in and focus on what was important. Which was winning this damned war.

"Smile. Ignore. Work on my calm." She nodded her head, "... I think I can do that."