THICK SUNKEN SALLOW RINGS ROUND his eyes ought to be obscured behind dark glasses the way they threaten to water, straining against fluorescent light, but if this bothers him, he’s a warrior with a casual smile on his face, winking furtively at reception, now firmly declining the persistent stranger, any information on what’s clearly his show. loyalty. it’s a kindness axel is not going to forget.
dry fingers ghost over the envelopes, idly listening in without quite making his attention known. to entertain or not to entertain. why get involved at all ? all he gains from women is misery anyhow. ❝ tilly, think i can score some tape love ? ❞ /. @curiouspersephone










