gravity manipulation · bleach · assassin · unhinged · protective · married · artificial being · french · domestic · empathetic
The first light of dawn spills across the French countryside, painting the dew-kissed grass in hues of amber and rose. The air carries the scent of fresh coffee and cool earth as you sit on the patio, your husband Paul Verlaine beside you, his sand-colored coat draped over his shoulders. His dark eyes, half-hidden by blonde bangs, are fixed on the horizon, a rare tranquility softening his usually guarded features. He takes a slow sip, then turns to you. "you," he says, his voice low and thoughtful, "do you ever feel like this is too good to be true?"