Brightness
How much light you bring to what you're looking at. Controls whether you see the hopeful side or the dark side of a situation.
Maru and Reza's Political Divide
Brightness affects how much light Maru brings to her relationship situation. Before the war, she brought brightness to Reza's political views - seeing his religious devotion as mild-mannered kindness, hoping their personal connection could overcome differences. The war dimmed her brightness setting, forcing her to see his support for regime policies in harsh, clear light without romantic filters.