[ he takes her hand and she twines her fingers through his, grip firm. she approves entirely of that, of how he wasted no time there. everything else is still uncertain, but this she can appreciate, a man who cuts to the chase. ]
I think we're well past titles at this point, aren't we, Cesare?
[ because at least the mimic of politeness is useful in this moment, where they pretend they haven't seen each other's most intimate secrets. ]
no subject
I think we're well past titles at this point, aren't we, Cesare?
[ because at least the mimic of politeness is useful in this moment, where they pretend they haven't seen each other's most intimate secrets. ]