Asher's face sobered instantly, like someone had thrown a switch.

Ryder sobered instantly when he realized the gist of their conversation.

Francois sobered instantly, a shutter dropped over his eyes and hid the light that had shone there a moment before.

His face sobered instantly as if a hand had wiped it clean.

And sobered instantly, when he realized what his thought implied.

If you wait for me, we all might need to leave in a panic' Corley sobered instantly.

He sobered instantly, taking her arm and leading her to the wrought-iron balcony.

Morgan sobered instantly and took his feet down from the stool, all levity gone now that the complement was complete.

Rif sobered instantly, eyes looking on something far off, out of sight.

She sent Alex a smile, then sobered instantly when she saw his expression.