singlemalts: (fourteen | let's lie down)
Michel ([personal profile] singlemalts) wrote2021-12-08 03:07 am

open post.








COROT COUNTRY.



firstdeath: (good thoughts)

sounds perfect! i always appreciate an exercise in self-restraint haha

[personal profile] firstdeath 2023-04-08 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
“I’ll go with the mackerel then! I trust your tastes.” Flattery will get her everywhere, no? “I don’t usually let my companions order for me, but I’m happy to make the exception for you, Michel.” She draws out his name affectionately. Himeno enjoys his smiles, and she’ll try to see as many of them as she can tonight.

“Tell me— how many lovers do you think there are in this city? I hear it’s the most romantic place in the world.” The smirk playing on her lips leaves it up to him whether or not she believes it.
firstdeath: (saving)

[personal profile] firstdeath 2023-04-08 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
A curious smile spreads across her lips. “And how many times would you say Paris has made a lover out of you?”

She wants to know, truly! How many times had he been completely besotted with another, how often did he have to nurse the wounds left by the jagged edges of a heart broken? He’s enjoyed far more years than Himeno has; the silver in his hair and wisdom in his eyes attesting to a life that undoubtedly evolved with the ever-changing desires of the heart.

Before Michel gets the opportunity to reply, their waiter returns, wine in hand.
firstdeath: (trust in your senpai)

[personal profile] firstdeath 2023-04-10 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
“It all comes down to that ‘right person,’ huh?” When Himeno laughs, there’s a wistfulness that creeps through. Her fingers curl around the delicate stem of the wine glass. “Twenty years, though— that’s quite the commitment to someone. Was it nice, at least? In the beginning, I mean.”

Marriage is supposed to be forever, but Himeno has enough sense in her to know that ‘forever’ is a beautiful dream promised to no one. But it’s the hope in the vows spoken, the belief that ‘maybe we can be the exception, this time’— that must be intoxicating enough to just try.
firstdeath: (refuse this face or else)

[personal profile] firstdeath 2023-04-11 08:09 am (UTC)(link)
"Michel!" A teasing grin plays upon Himeno's lips. "A shotgun wedding? I never would have guessed it!"

Two decades of a passionless fire burning seems as if it would leave little behind in the bitterness and ashes. Michel, like many others, found himself tethered by obligation before the true flames could illuminate the way to happiness.

Himeno can't say that she is so different. But her flames are fed by desperate obsession, and she'd be lucky to have another five years, let alone twenty.

"To happier seasons, and fulfilling loves!" She raises her own glass in turn, wanting to believe.
firstdeath: (dreamy)

[personal profile] firstdeath 2023-04-12 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
"I'll definitely toast to that!" The wine is utterly delicious upon her tongue, and Himeno takes a longer sip than what is probably polite. Ahh, but she can't help herself when tasty alcohol is involved. Fortunately, the food arrives just in time for her to temper her drinking.

"I'll count today as one of my favorites, since I'm getting to dine with a beautiful man." There's a glimmer in her eye, mischievous but honest. "I'd love it if you can enjoy it like I do!"

Himeno is delighted by the presentation of the fish, and tucks in without further ado.
firstdeath: (smiley senpai)

[personal profile] firstdeath 2023-04-13 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
It's an amusing contrast, isn't it, the manner in which the two of them approach their meals. Himeno boldly helps herself to another glass of wine, the apples of her cheeks already kissed with pink and daring to flush even further as their dinner continues.

"What do you know-- I like people who indulge me, too!" She leans forward, reaching across the table to brush her fingers against Michel's. "But that's what we're here for, right? To open our hearts just a little bit more, and see if we can't fulfill a wish or two of ours along the way."