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                     THERE’S A SUPERNOVA BLOOMING  before the pair, spewing out the particles of life in death, as beautiful as it is chaotic.   &  as they gaze upon the celestial wonder, an arm emerges from the twinkling backdrop of their billowing cloak  &  curls slowly around her waist, while the other hand slides into one of her own.        ❛  there was once a time where such a sight inspired not an ounce of joy.   but now ...  ❜      slender fingers twist  &  interlace with hers, gradually bringing her hand to their lips.         ❛  all that eternity is seems all the more beautiful ... ❜

                     ETERNITY ISN’T QUITE SURE what prompted the sudden urge to express affection.   maybe there was something in the air, or perhaps some mysterious cosmic forces within were tampering with reality.   it wouldn’t of been the first time.   whatever the reason may be; the cosmos finds itself sitting beside the chaos entity  &  sliding a star speckled hand toward hers, grasping it gently, slender fingers interlacing.      ❛  you should know, despite your unwavering beliefs ... the universe that i am cares a great deal for you.  ❜

                      THE NOVA’S LOW SPIRITS echo throughout eternity, a melancholy which threatens to drown out joy, serenity ... love.   but this content facade he wears with a smile has worn thin  &  none more so than the very cosmos itself sees this.   there was no wriggling out of affection this time around; stars shift  &  swirl, reality taking humanoid form in an instant  &  seemingly leaping onto richard just as abruptly in quite the adoring hug.    ❛  richard rider ... or do you prefer richy ?   so many names, countless terms of endearment many have spoken of you ... if only you knew how much you are truly loved ... ❜