Share a moment of tenderness

The situation is deep but he will not be discouraged so easily. Certainly he gains nothing but it would make him happy that Luxiana stops thinking like a defeatist in life. She's young compared to him, he can even tell she's just a child, she's beautiful and has her whole life ahead of her, at least he'll make sure of that. So there is no reason for her to live hoping to die or to lower herself so much.

She needs to laugh, hope and exalt life.

In front of her look, he just sighed deciding to change the subject, this one is a little too angry for his taste.

" You are hungry? I'll have the table laid"

Changing the subject, Vladimir stood up, not leaving another opportunity for Luxiana to speak, existential debates, especially if they are denigrating, do not interest him. He turned to see her still seated and he huffed holding out his hand.

"I wouldn't enjoy this meal without the company of such a lovely girl"

Slowly Luxiana lifted her face and he could see a trace of blush on her cheeks,