[GothPop]

It took Violet a moment to process the slew of words that came out of Elliot's mouth. But when she did, she said, "I'm glad to know that you aren't ill. I was worried that you've been on your death bed." She sighed with relief. Shaky relief, since she had just had her worst fears confirmed. "But it was the opposite. A new life. Congratulations." And she really meant it when she said it. Despite the fact that she wanted to cry right now, she gave the two of them her most genuine smile. "Of course. I'll do whatever I can."

Her eyes started to sting and she rapidly blink her eyes, trying to fight off the incoming tears. "My apologies, I've got something in my eyes. I guess I'm not used to this climate yet." It was a weak excuse, but it was all she had.