Something about her always seemed melancholic in nature. Gérard could not put a finger to it, yet at times, he caught glimpse of sadness brewing beneath her serene facade. He wanted to ask, to know more about his companion and friend — yet the words never left.
It wasn’t his place to ask.
Everyone around him always seemed to carry the same sadness, the same wounds. A side-effect of working with this godforsaken organisation. Perhaps it was a blessing then that his life prior to this remained hidden.
All he could offer her was a soft smile, hoping, at least for a brief moment, that it would soothe the ache in her soul.
“ I’ll see you in 15 minutes then. “ He replied almost playfully, giving her a slight grin. “ Don’t be late, Widowmaker, or you’ll break my heart. “
There it was again, the way his heart skipped a beat whenever he looked at her. Fondness, platonic affections for a friend, he supposed. Giving her one last fond gaze, he parted — walking briskly to his quarters for a quick shower and to change into his best suit.
Despite lacking many luxurious materials, he was lucky enough to possess a set of formalwear. Generously given by the organisation, the coat was cheap and irritating to the skin after prolongue wear. But — beggars can’t be choosers.
Slipping into it, he combed his hair and looked at himself almost obsessively in the mirror, fixing any and every microscopic flaw which he could find. A little more to the left, no — to the right. Gérard’s heart was light with joy at the idea of spending more time with her.
SHE SWELLS IN HIS COMPANY , heart pace quickening in a sort of madness . his soft smile brings her own to her lips , as foreign as the act feels . accompanying is a click of her tongue as amélie nods in agreement . ❝ 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐤 , 𝐧𝐨 ? ❞ she is demure , playful , striding past the emptiness turning in her heart that yearns for numbness and despair .
and then she takes to her own quarters , preening herself in preparation for their rendezvous . though her catsuit was appealing , modelesque , something felt off – kilter , and so with a reserved sigh , she reaches for a short dress , desaturated purple in color , hitting upper thigh on her slender , tall build . the accompanying sweetheart neck displayed décolletage with care , bust – line of the dress decorated with intricate lace patterns , the length of the dress growing out into loose ruffles . it felt almost juvenile , childish , like a homecoming dress for a high schooler .
and yet , there remained fondness , amélie changing into the dress with relative ease . then comes the eyeliner , light eyeshadow , and a tender application of gloss on her lips for good measure . towards the designated talon driver she went , then , primly waiting for gérard to finish up .