( there's recognition that she heard the question though it's a little while before vanessa actually responds. she turns her head in the direction of the woman though her eyes don't meet, vanessa purposefully keeping her gaze low )
I'm fine.
( though she's clearly not. her voice is low, words easy to miss if you weren't in the conversation. she hates the question, always has. it's one that requires more honesty than she'd prefer to give, almost like handing over a piece of your soul )
no subject
I'm fine.
( though she's clearly not. her voice is low, words easy to miss if you weren't in the conversation. she hates the question, always has. it's one that requires more honesty than she'd prefer to give, almost like handing over a piece of your soul )