get him out of there. out of the memories, out of the pain that wreaked havoc upon his heart. down -trodden lips pursing in calculation what he knew would be his downfall if he played his card just so.
Yes, he had to be -- [ CRASH ] careful.
Entangled cape upon feet behind him and a frown marring his features, Alexei went to turn, having tripped quite undignified thanks to this stranger. or whom he thought to be a stranger, only to be left with a feeling ripping in gut that made him wish it were just a stranger. "I do believe, you are stepping upon my cloak."













