Vivian | Spending Time Together💞

When you put it all together, you get a pretty interesting image.
Vivian is someone who has experienced loneliness, misunderstanding, and painful breakups. She knows what it's like to try to help others while feeling unwanted.
Then Phaeton came into her life, whose attitude helped her regain hope.
Vivian began to feel a strong admiration for him, but her feelings were not limited to respect for the talented proxy.
She wants to be noticed by him, desires his exclusive attention and feels surprisingly calm next to him.
However, her story isn't simply about her searching for a savior. Vivian possesses her own skills, works alongside Hugo, and remains an independent member of the Mockingbirds.
My final conclusion: Vivian is a romantically involved, extremely devoted, and emotionally vulnerable heroine whose feelings for Phaethon are closely tied to gratitude, admiration, and a sense of special spiritual closeness.

Her personal interactions with the protagonist are particularly interesting.
In one of the story scenes, Vivian invites the proxy to take a walk around Lumina Square.
During the walk, she talks about her ability to sense misfortune, painful memories, and how others perceived her in the past.
The proxy helps her see this ability differently - not as a curse, but as a gift.
Vivian thanks the protagonist and says that she is glad to meet him.
She also admits that around the proxy, she feels calm and free from judgment and accusations. She feels like she can be herself around this person.
In the end, she suggests that they have extremely compatible auras.
This is one of the most significant scenes for understanding her feelings.
Vivian doesn't just admire Phaeton from a distance.
She tells him about her experiences and shows the side of herself that she usually prefers to hide.
She feels that with a proxy she doesn't have to constantly defend herself from other people's judgment.
This is emotional intimacy.
However, this scene in itself is not yet a direct declaration of love: Vivian expresses gratitude, trust and a feeling of special compatibility.
The romantic meaning arises when this scene is considered together with its direct statements of desire for Phaethon's exclusive attention.
4.6 Does Vivian love Belle or Weisz?
An important detail: depending on the chosen protagonist, the game adapts some dialogues and addresses.
Vivian's romantic affections are directed towards Phaethon, and Phaethon is the common name of proxies associated with Belle and Wise.
Therefore, the plot does not require the player to necessarily choose a specific protagonist in order to understand her feelings.
That being said, I wouldn't go so far as to say that the game reveals a separate, fundamentally different romantic arc for Vivian for Belle and for Weisz.
It would be more accurate to say that Vivian demonstrates a romantically tinged attachment to the protagonist within the framework of Phaethon's story.

Vivian isn't just saying that Phaethon is a great proxy.
Her statements contain a desire to receive personal attention from him.
This is why her feelings can be interpreted as romantic, and not just as professional admiration.
However, it is worth remembering that Phaethon is for her both a person to whom she is grateful and a figure she idealizes.
These feelings can coexist.
Humans are capable of experiencing gratitude, admiration, and romantic attachment simultaneously, and Vivian's story lends itself to just such a reading.
Does this mean she is jealous?
Her desire for Phaethon's gaze to be directed only at her does indeed indicate a desire for exclusivity.
However, this phrase does not necessarily mean that Vivian is jealous of every person who communicates with the proxy.
It's better not to speculate beyond the canon here.
We can confidently speak of her desire to be special for Phaethon, but we should not attribute to her specific scenes of jealousy, which the game does not confirm.
4.4. The most important detail: Vivian loves not only the image of Phaethon
There is a circumstance in Vivian's story that makes her affection deeper than a simple infatuation with a famous person.
When she was going through a difficult time in her life, the proxy's response helped her find hope.
Therefore, Phaeton is associated for her with personal experience of emotional support.
This means that her feelings did not arise solely from Phaethon's reputation or his achievements.
He became the person whose attitude mattered to her at a time when things were especially difficult for her.
Yet there is a subtlety here.
Vivian deeply admires Phaethon, but the game doesn't reveal every detail of her inner experiences. We can't say with complete certainty that it completely separates the real person from the ideal image she creates.
This remains a possible psychological interpretation, not an established fact.

Vivian is more than just a fan of Phaeton
The official character materials include two very telling quotes from Vivian:
She wants her umbrella to be for Mr. Phaeton only.
She sincerely wishes that his gaze would linger only on her.
Pay attention to the second phrase.
Vivian doesn't just want to be around the person she admires. She wants to be special to them.
It is important to her that he pays attention to her, distinguishes her from others and notices her feelings.
This already goes beyond the usual respect for a professional.
Her attachment includes a desire for exclusivity in her relationship with Phaethon.
The desire to be the only one paying attention doesn't, in and of itself, prove a character is ready for a full-fledged romantic relationship. But when combined with other elements, it makes the romantic interpretation very compelling.
4.2 Her admiration is expressed in an unusually strong devotion
Vivian is so fascinated by Phaeton that she continues to search for him even after his previous activity in the Inter-Node has ceased.
She collects information and tries to find out where he disappeared to.
Her affection is shown not only in words, but also in actions.
There are two sides to this.
Positive: Vivian is extremely devoted to anyone who is important to her. She doesn't forget about them or lose interest after they're out of her sight.
More complex: her passion is so intense that it can appear excessive to outsiders.
Her official character description even includes a humorous warning that Vivian might be overly enthusiastic when Phaeton's identity is revealed.
Thus, the game does not hide the extraordinary strength of her passion, but directly makes it part of the character’s image.

Vivian does not idealize Hugo to the same extent as she idealizes Phaethon.
She knows about his difficult character and notices that he is capable of behaving abruptly.
But at the same time she remains attached to him.
In my opinion, this is where her ability to separate a person from their actions comes into play: Vivian can see the shortcomings of a loved one and still consider them worthy of understanding.
This doesn't mean she approves of everything Hugo does.
Rather, she believes that there is something more behind his behavior than just cruelty or indifference.
3.4 How does Hugo feel about Vivian?
In the storyline, Hugo also emphasizes that he treats Vivian like a younger sister.
He links her to his late half-sister Serena, noting the physical resemblance between them.
In a conversation with the proxy, Hugo says that Vivian loves the protagonist very much, regardless of whether he is Phaethon or just himself.
He also asks the proxy to take care of her.
This scene shows that Hugo is aware of the strength of Vivian's feelings and is concerned about her.
But there is an important subtlety here.
Hugo isn't asking the proxy to reciprocate her feelings. He's asking specifically that she not be left without protection and care.
Therefore, it is more correct to understand his words as a manifestation of affection and care for his younger sister, and not as an attempt to arrange a romantic relationship.

Vivian and Hugo's relationship is interesting because it is based on intimacy and trust, but is not romantic on Vivian's part.
At least the plot directly describes their relationship differently.
3.1. Hugo is practically an older brother to her.
In a conversation with a proxy, Vivian directly says that Hugo is like an older brother to her.
She also explains that if she hadn't met him, she would probably still be wandering without a permanent place.
This is a very significant recognition.
Hugo became an important person for her, with whom she connected a certain stage of her life.
Vivian appreciates him and tries to understand him, even when she doesn't agree with his behavior.
But in canon, she doesn't describe her feelings for Hugo as being in love.
On the contrary, the comparison with her older brother shows that she perceives him primarily as a close person and protector.
3.2. Vivian sees that Hugo is suffering
Vivian notices that Hugo is hiding difficult experiences.
She says he barely talks about his past and, judging by his eyes, he is experiencing internal difficulties.
She also knows that the luxurious house he lived in after his family took him away actually seemed like hell to him.
Vivian understands that Hugo isn't necessarily a bad person, even if he sometimes says harsh things. She hopes that one day he will tell her his secret himself.
This shows an important trait of Vivian: she does not judge a person solely by their outward behavior.
She tries to take into account what he's been through.
However, she does not claim that she knows absolutely everything about Hugo.
On the contrary, Vivian admits that some aspects of his past remain unknown to her.

And this is really important for understanding her feelings.
Phaethon didn't have to do anything grand to impact her life.
The answer was enough to help her feel that she was not left completely alone.
For Vivian, Phaeton is associated not only with admiration, but also with the moment when she regained hope.
This directly explains why her attachment is so strong.
However, the game does not claim that Phaeton single-handedly solved all of her problems or that Vivian is no longer capable of living on her own.
Why does the past influence her relationship with Phaeton so strongly? Perhaps Vivian holds Phaeton especially dear because he is associated with the experience of acceptance after a period of loneliness.
She knows what it's like to be misperceived by others, so the proxy's kindness could have taken on much more meaning for her than just a friendly gesture.
It also helps to understand why she wants so much to be noticed by him.
It is important for her not only to admire Phaethon, but also to maintain a special connection with the one who once helped her believe in herself again.

What does this say about her character?
Vivian is capable of becoming attached to people, but attachment does not necessarily cause her to support their actions.
She may experience strong feelings and at the same time understand that the relationship can no longer continue as before.
This is an important point: her loyalty does not mean that she is completely devoid of her own principles.
2.2. Ability to anticipate misfortunes
Vivian can see premonitions of misfortune, and these visions are beyond her complete control.
She explains that she usually sees tragic events, illnesses, accidents and other troubles.
According to her, what she saw invariably came true, and she herself could not change what was happening.
This is why her ability became a source of mental pain for her.
Those around her perceived her as a bringer of misfortune, not as someone who wanted to warn them of danger. As a result, Vivian preferred to keep her premonitions to herself.
Here the tragic side of her character is revealed.
She wanted to help people, but she constantly faced the limitations of her own abilities.
Vivian even wondered why she was not given the ability to predict happy events that could bring joy to people.
This shows her desire to be useful and accepted by others.
She didn't want to be seen as a curse.
She wanted her presence to bring good to someone.

Here I will stick to the events revealed in the game, without supplementing them with fictitious scenes.
2.1 Childhood and Landon
As a child, Vivian was adopted by a man named Landon, who was a member of the Exaltists.
In this organization, Vivian became close to a girl named Dina.
For Vivian, this was an important connection: Dina was not just an acquaintance, but a close friend.
However, the situation subsequently changed.
When Landon's crimes were exposed, Dina continued to protect her own father. Vivian, meanwhile, decided to distance herself from the Exaltists and cut off contact with Dina.
Thus, Vivian was faced with a difficult choice: to maintain her previous affection or to abandon it due to circumstances that she could no longer accept.

Loyal but emotionally vulnerable
Vivian is capable of remaining loyal even after severe disappointments.
Her past shows that she experienced a serious crisis of trust in people. However, she has not given up her ability to connect with others.
On the contrary, she continues to search for a person with whom she can feel accepted.
This is why Vivian's attitude towards proxies cannot be reduced to simple admiration for a celebrity.
For her, not only Phaeton’s professional abilities are important, but also how he treats her.
Vivian's main characteristic is a combination of external sophistication, internal vulnerability and unusually strong emotional devotion.

Sensitive, but used to hiding pain
This is one of the most important features of her character.
From childhood, Vivian experienced those around her viewing her ability to sense misfortune as a curse. She could see approaching tragedies, but she couldn't reliably prevent them.
Imagine how difficult it is to constantly know about a possible disaster and at the same time not have the ability to change what is happening.
Over time, Vivian began to prefer to keep her premonitions to herself, as she realized that people would not necessarily be grateful for bad news.
In one scene, she tells a proxy that she used to be hurt by accusations against her. Later, she began to view people's reactions more detachedly, trying to understand their feelings.
This shows that she is not insensitive.
Rather, she has learned to cope with painful situations and does not always let others see how much they affect her.
This is where the fun begins! 😭
Vivian is not just a fan of Phaethon who considers him a talented proxy.
Her attitude towards him is much more emotional.
Official character materials explicitly emphasize her desire for Phaethon to pay attention to her. She also states that she wishes to share her umbrella exclusively with Mr. Phaethon.
These details speak of her exceptional affection.
It can be assumed that Vivian is prone to idealizing the person she loves or admires. She attaches special significance to their encounter and perceives intimacy with them not as a random event, but as something fateful.
Her feelings may include idealization, as she attaches special importance to Phaeton in her life.

Vivian usually behaves delicately, chooses polite expressions and tries not to come across as rude or aggressive.
She doesn't seem like the type to constantly display her emotions to others. Her manner of communication rather conveys an impression of gentleness and restraint.
However, one should not confuse politeness with weakness.
Vivian is a member of the Mockingbirds, an organization whose members engage in activities that are far from always legal. She is skilled at gathering information, navigating complex situations, and performing a wide variety of tasks.
Her elegance does not prevent her from being capable and independent.
Vivian has a wide range of practical skills, including cooking, beverage preparation, translation, art forgery, and electronics repair.
This is not just a decorative heroine who exists for the sake of her affection for Phaethon.
She knows how to work, gather information, and contribute to her organization. Moreover, her professional skills allow her to interact with a wide variety of people. There's another side to her observation skills: Vivian pays close attention to people and tries to understand the meaning behind their actions.
This is especially evident in her attitude toward Hugo. She understands that behind his abruptness and difficult behavior lie experiences he prefers to keep silent about.

Vivian Banshee is a member of the Mockingbird faction, an information gathering specialist, and a person with a rather unusual ability to sense disaster.
Her official image combines elegance, mystery, and a deep emotional attachment to a specific person—Phaethon. However, behind the outward sophistication lies a much more complex personality.