Apr 28, 2025
Arbiter of Upside Down Hearts
“Aventurine,” he murmured, “you’ve never been so wrong,” and grabbed his hands. Aventurine had yet to accept that being ahead meant exposing his back to both foes and friends.
Ratio had an advantage of size and strength, and in a moment their positions were flipped. Aventurine hit his head against the backrest, but did not attempt to move away.
“You stopped being a suspect the moment I saw you in that casino’s hall,” he continued, “stumbling over your own feet,” he pulled on Aventurine’s arms, exposing his palms, “pupils dilated and hands shaking.”
“What do you know, doctor?” Aventurine faltered for a second, his heartbeat rapid. “I mean,” he tried to regain his cool, “what do you know about the casino?”
