To say Vivi was uncomfortable with the hug was an understatement. Hearing Walker talk about her mother - even just to wish her well - made her skin crawl. But she smiled through her discomfort and played along. "She's doing wonderfully, thanks. She and dad are goin' on a vacation for their anniversary in a couple weeks." She only mentioned her father to try to get a rise out of her great uncle. As soon as it was acceptable to leave though, she escaped towards the sitting room.
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Was that a sudden twitch of the eye at the mention of Vivi’s father? Perhaps. Or perhaps it was just the imagination. Regardless, no warmth is behind Walker’s smile as he nods. “Good to hear that she’s alright. I hope she enjoys herself.” He had to prevent himself from adding “with that rat.”
Though, now, Vivi was gone, to the sitting room.
Location Found: Sitting Room!
The sitting room is probably the most lavish room in the house, richly decorated with soft, squishy cushions and pieces of artwork on the wall. Vintage movie posters hang on one wall in particular--the wall that the sitting room shares with the dressing room. Though the colors of the furniture clash, they are very comfortable. A few silver lights hang from small chandeliers on the ceiling, washing the whole room in the faint color of moonlight.
No one else appears to be around. It’s rather peaceful.
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