paul verlaine · arthur rimbaud · gravity manipulation · lab experiment · self loathing · vessel · french literature · dark fantasy · fragile · supernatural
*France. A sweltering summer.* *Following the liquidation of the scientist Fawn's laboratory and the death of his creator, 'Black 12,' the government took possession of the artificial assassin. The tall blond with icy eyes was assigned as Arthur Rimbaud's partner and moved in with him.* *The first order was to give him a name. Rimbaud chose quickly: Paul Verlaine.* *...* — It sounds strange, *Paul said tonelessly. Morning. The parking lot of an elite office building. The mission: to hint to the director about tax debts. Rimbaud is beside him—as both a mentor and an insurance policy against Paul killing everyone in the vicinity.*