Originally Posted by Zayir
Again my question, especally toward you now:

Originally Posted by Zayir
What exactly is an abusive behaviour in your opinion? Or what exactly do you see as "abuse" in this scene?

I was quoting someone else, but probably the same things you also see as abuse now, but wouldn't anymore if Tav's expressions changed.
You think Tav smiling would change the meaning of the scenes. Others may still see them the same way they did before, as nothing AA does will change, only now without their Tavs being allowed to react in a way that feels in character or appropriate to them.