His manner softened and his energy level rose.

"No fault of yours, Tomas," he said, his manner softening somewhat.

Caroline watched him for a moment and then her manner softened.

His manner softened a little as he heard what Dumarest had to say.

"I've got you on a high dosage already," McCoy said, his manner softened.

But as she studied the Haruchai her manner softened.

Perhaps my reaction showed, for suddenly her manner softened.

He read at once what was in her mind and his manner softened.

But then, apparently, he took pity on her, and his manner softened.

Then he unbent and his manner softened a little.