[It wouldn't be the first (or last, even) time Vivienne saw someone put up a brave front. Valiant an effort as it is, there's only so much one can do against this knowledge. And yet, it's a start, which is why Vivienne doesn't address it. Fear is a necessity. It means you want to live.
That's how she sees it anyway.]
What is aloe vera?
[Maybe steering the conversation in a new direction will be better off--]
no subject
That's how she sees it anyway.]
What is aloe vera?
[Maybe steering the conversation in a new direction will be better off--]