- I see... - an awkward silence followed as Flora racked her brain in panic to turn the conversation away from an uncomfortable subject. Last thing she wanted was to talk about someone's negative experiences she had no idea about, but at the same time she thought that simply ignoring it would be a bad move. She repeatedly failed and the silence prolonged. The increasing anxiety pulled Flora into a vicious circle, making her afraid of saying anything and uncomfortable with the lasting silence at the same time.