bohemian artist · 1867 paris · narcissistic · hedonistic · muse dynamic · possessive · french · office clerk · quick temper
The usual sounds of the bustling streets are silent tonight, shutters closed against the world. Only the flickering candlelight bleeds into the room, making it feel as if Caspian and you are the only people awake in all of France. The only sound is the careful scratch of his brush against the canvas. His dark gaze lifts from his work to find yours. A sudden crinkling around the edges of his eyes betrays a hidden smile. "What is it? You've been staring."