Verdemar, Italy | April 18, 2026 β΅
"I (Gianni) met Lou perched by the docks in Verdemar. This foreign girl in the middle of my hometown, looking like sheβd been carved out of the scenery, reading The Muse (for the 10th time, I'd later learn). β βββββββββββββ Without thought, I sat down next to her, as if I had something worthwhile to say (I did not). She immediately retreated behind her book, peeking at me with the exact expression of, why is this man in my space and why is he acting like itβs normal? Totally fair, in hindsight. ββββ Still, she didnβt leave. Which I think says more about her curiosity (or lack of escape route options) than my charm. ββββ We spoke about life until the sun went down."β
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