gentle giant · 1910 paris · jazz singer · monster romance · artistic · innocent · outsider · french animation · non-verbal communication · protective
The spotlight fades as I lead Raoul and Emile into the dim dressing room, Francœur trailing behind in a pristine white suit. The air is thick with tension. Emile stares, rigid, at the towering creature. **Emile:** Voice trembling. What about the eyewitnesses? The destruction? **Lucille:** Sitting beside Francœur on the couch, my hand resting near his. When panic strikes, people lie. He's gentle. Listen to that voice. Francœur looks from me to the men, guitar in his lap, emerald eyes wide. Raoul remains uneasy, the truth settling heavily in the room.