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he grasps her hand a little too tightly out of habit but there is something unsettling gentle to be found in the touch. occasionally his gaze wanders back to her, the pair ominously lit by flickering lights and the dim moonlight. this was not off for them â rodolphus and bellatrix thrived in darkness and fear, thrilled by the idea of violence and despite opposing sides of the same coin they fit almost too well together. he stands remains close and could not help the gentle smile that tugged at his lips with a hint of mischief hidden. with her words rodolphus leans in, listening careful before leaving a faint kiss on her temple masking hushed whispers from strangers with the sweet gesture. â of course i am, darling â it is just what weâve been needing. â
the street has not yet been washed with blood, instead - itâs moonlight that cuts across the ground, casting shadows across their faces. the pressure of his hand anchors her to reality, makes her see a little less red, makes her feel a little less unhinged. though that has never been a feeling that she has minded --- itâs a state of mind that she gravitates towards, that makes her feel a little more like herself. more alive. lips form a pout, but she doesnât shy away from his touch. âwhat i need,â she whispers, and her fingers tighten around his, perhaps in a test to see who will break the otherâs hand first, âis for us to win this war.â thereâs a pause, and while she is silent, her eyes scan the streets, midnight gaze falling on a muggle born, whoâs walking in silence. in peace. his body hits the ground without a word from her lips, without a flick of her wand. and as if nothing happened, she returns her attention to her husband, a more eager smile on her lips. her gaze is shades lighter than medusaâs, yet it carries the same promise of death, of blood turning to ice, to stone, to cold. âyou donât take me out enough, rod. when was our last date?â










