it may be frivolous , to contemplate the food . but to do so offers reprieve from other , heavier thoughts occupying bronte's mind . and they had decided , long before the evening began , to do whatever it takes , to keep cracks from beginning to show . " they're almost too beautiful to eat , " they muse aloud to @cursebrcken @proelium @awhispcr , releasing thumb from between teeth , gesturing toward tarts with a rose of apple slices atop them .













