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Here we go…

“Another glass too many, perhaps,” I murmur, though mostly to ourselves. The light has been good tonight, hasn’t it? Golden, filtering through the leaves of the birch outside, catching the dust motes dancing around the room - not too much dust, nothing obvious. Just enough. For years, there wasn’t always enough. Now...well, now there usually isn't. Not really.”

We haven’t said anything for minutes, not since he shifted his weight, which was probably subtly annoying. It’s been ages since we did, actually. Too long. Remembered to wear the silk scarf, then. A little bit of Paris, still. Always a touch of Paris, even if it’s just memory wrapped tight around these shoulders. These rather beautiful ones, aren't they? A little worn, maybe, those dark brown eyes - a hint of tiredness, certainly - but so familiar. Like trying to remember a half-forgotten melody.”

My hand rests lightly on the armrest, velvet against linen. Doesn’t seem like much, does it? Such simple gestures, often overlooked. He didn’t notice us shift closer earlier, either. Didn’t notice the way the wine had caught the sunlight reflecting off her hair back then, when she smiled.

"It could be awkward," I think, tilting my head ever so slightly, letting the curve of the necklace catch the light—a small comfort. “Or it can be this. This quietness. Like after the storm. Whening know where it went wrong?"

Your gaze feels interesting today. Less hesitant than last time. Maybe. Do you see the trace of a smile playing about our lips? Or are we simply staring into space? Probably both. And possibly feeling a flicker of something resembling hope. ”

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