Sunlight through the leaves and favorite knitwear – that’s how you know it's good here. A little cozy, a lot of peace. Feeling like we found our perfect corner of the world today! Don't need much more...

Okay, here’s our first attempt! Here’s the image – let us know if there’s anything to build on when we get the feedback: [https://i.imgur.com/2Q70o4H.jpg]

Here’s the Monologue:

“There, wasn’t there?” I murmur, voice a little rougher than we remembered it being. Not harsh, not tonight - yet. These boots, for example, aren’t bothering us. They always did have a stubborn way of holding onto their shape, these ones, dark leather worn smooth by too many nights spent chasing shadows. A comfortable friction, then. Like familiar ghosts. We haven't talked about that night, really. Justed agreed to come out to the gallery opening, didn’t we? Simple enough. Though ‘simple’ feels like a lie lately.

The light caught his hair particularly well today, hadn’t it? That chestnut curl escaping the side all evening, like he was trying to remember something himself. He hasn’t been quite so sure since…well, everyone agrees it was the rain. Or maybe it was the argument about the dog. It doesn’t much matter, does it? Does it?

He shifted his weight back then, didn',t he? Subtle shift, but noticeable. And the way he tilted his head, ever so slightly, as if asking permission to be near. You noticed, didn’t you? The photographer, of course. Always watching. Probably thinks it’s clever, this quietness. This easy acceptance.

It’s not always felt that way, though. Sometimes, it felt more like an obligation, a duty to keep the embers glowing, even if the flame had dwindled down to barely visible sparks. A spark that needs tending, certainly.

Now look at us, then. Relaxing into each other's presence. Almost. “Well?”, we asked, didn’t we? Nothing dramatic needed. Only a question. So, do you think we shouldve?"

Let us know what you think! Do you want us to tweak it, perhaps focus on one aspect, or another try? 💫

Would love to hear your thoughts!