"Tell me what you're doing here," she said, trying to keep her tone level.

Vallery was on balance again, his tone level and grim.

Egwene managed to keep her tone level, but it took an effort.

Bihari kept her tone level, steeliness only in the dark face.

I dont know, she said again, holding her tone level.

I kept all expression from my face, my tone level.

"No, we don't have to take pieces," said the pilot, tone level.

He said this directly to Dawson, his tone level and low, as if countering a challenge.

He tried to keep his tone level, not wishing to sound too sceptical.

He said this all without expression, his tone level.