Which one better fits the context? Do you have any other suggestions for word choice?
Imagine a character learning that her adult children who have been living abroad will be returning home for Christmas. A reserved character may sit down to handle the surprise, a full smile brightening her expression. Her voice could ________ as she speaks or she might reach out to her husband and give his hand a quick squeeze. A demonstrative character would react with more vigor, jumping up to crush her husband in a hug or making animated hand gestures as she __________ every thought in her mind surrounding the happy news. Understanding your character's tendencies will help you plan body language and verbal cues accordingly.
1. A - Warble, B - trill, C - falter
2. A - reels off, B - rattles off, C - Blurts out