Adrian stared at lavender as she laughed, surprised at her reaction. Finally a rueful smile crossed his own features. "I suppose there wasn't any sort of segue there. I just didn't want to continue such a heavy topic over such a delicious lunch. I thought I out to ask about something you seem to enjoy."
It had been a very poor attempt to change the subject but his original intention had still been accomplished: she was not thinking about terrible nightmares now.