he had greeted her like an old friend . time stitched them closer together than he had wanted to ( trust rarely gained within someone like her —— analysing eyes pierced through his every chest. sounding scary with a genuine bit of sympathy, perhaps ). an ally, a partner worked together with. reliable, trustworthy. every word of hers weighted on a silver tablet, gold pattern had stitched above hers . a remarkable skill and perhaps —— very perhaps —— willing to help him now.
fresh breeze of her perfume opening the door ——— his introduction had been planned / scripted. a professional at work. for a few moments he had considered to say something else. i only came by and wanted to see how you are doing. light chuckle could suit his cheeks now, but tone-deaf moment / eyes lingered on her hair, her neck, the decorated room behind her. never wishing to give any nervousness away. ' i don't have an appointment, but i ' d like to talk . if you are not opposed to that, of course. ' fleeting gaze travelled to her face itself, then away. she could sense his emotions too well ——— like everyone else. in a way he had hoped it to be more difficult, but last night's nightmares and previous nights deprived of sleep caught him with a tight chest. heart couldn't beat quite right & lungs didn't widen enough .
he refused the wine offer —— loosening to the emotions captured behind his mask did not gain him any self control when deciding for such a drink. he needed her now. and the last bit of a mask to feel safe. fingers clasped, caesar leaned forward / elbows sunk into his suit trousers. there was silence for a while, unable to breathe out any words. eyelids fluttering, raising his head and clearing his throat. he looked right at her. ' i trust you, that's why i thought to come here. '