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⠀ she lays her head against his shoulder, shutting her eyes for a moment as she allows him to take the call. she never thought she’d let herself be held like this ... but she guesses that changes today. + ⠀

rolling his eyes in response; that nickname … it had been adopted since the early days of him working at the syndicate. “pretty much.”

“if you’re going to invite me to something, the least you can do is make it worth my time.” there is no heat in his words, just the subtle playful lilt.

looks down at his watch, hums. “i can do coffee. only if you’re paying.”

“hm.” he’ll take answer as it is then. he can tell there’s more to it, just not his business. “alright then.”

a small pause, carefully regarding him. “where did you go anyway?”

⠀ a palm comes down to caress his face, fingers trailing lightly over his skin before pressing her palm further against his cheek; it’s a gentle touch ... grounding. “i missed you,” she breathes, “so much. don’t ever leave me alone for that long again.” ⠀

⠀ even if someone did come knocking ... unless it was her father, she was the one in charge anyhow. she stepped forth, arms sliding around his neck to draw him closer, onyx eyes gliding over his sharp features as if trying to memorize them one more time. “ti mancavi.” ⠀

⠀ her eyes meet his, usual hardened gaze softened ever so subtly ... accompanied by something one could only think to call longing. “come here,” she commands, though her voice is like velvet. “i know you want to.” ⠀

⠀ two. ⠀


unfortunately for him, lazarus is currently working. well. somewhat. “you’re just annoying me.”

⠀ there you are, caro mio. ⠀

raising a brow. “now i wish you’ve stayed away for longer.”

a hiss, swatting away his hand. “don’t touch my hair. and i am not little.”

a hand on his cheek in an instinctive gesture, lips pressed into thin lines. thank you, i suppose.