𝚁𝙾𝚂𝙴 & 𝙰𝚂𝙷 ,

think  of  me  fondly .

if  you  ever  find  a  moment ,  spare  a  thought  for  me .

show  a  little  courtesy !

for  god’s  sake  what’s  going  on  up  there ?

there’s  no  one  there ,  and  if  there  is  well  then  it  must  be  a  ghost !

lord  heavens ,  i  have  never  known  such  insolence !

these  things  do  happen .

you’ve  been  here  five  minutes ,  what  do  you  know ?

these  things  do  happen !  all  the  time !

you  …  you’re  as  bad  as  him !

oh  god  in  heaven ,  you’re  all  obsessed .

…  but  perhaps  you  could  afford  more ?

you  can  do  this !

remember  me  every  so  often ,  promise  me  you’ll  try .

[ name ] ,  this  is  doing  nothing  for  my  nerves .

it  was  always  clear  that  this  was  never  meant  to  be .

think  of  august  when  the  world  was  green .

don’t  think  about  the  way  things  might  have  been .

imagine  me  trying  too  hard  to  put  you  from  my  mind .

there  will  never  be  a  day  when  i  won’t  think  of  you .

she  may  not  remember  me ,  but  i  remember  her .

you  must  change ,  and  i  must  get  my  hat .

things  have  changed ,  [ name ] .

stay  by  my  side ,  guide  me .

my  soul  was  weak ,  forgive  me .

look  at  your  face  in  the  mirror ,  i  am  there  inside .

come  to  me ,  strange  angel .

my  power  over  you  grows  stronger ,  yet .

though  you  turn  from  me ,  to  glance  behind  …

those  who  have  seen  your  face  draw  back  in  fear .

i  have  needed  you  with  me .

i  remember  there  was  mist  …

who  was  the  shape  in  the  shadows ?

damn  you ,  you  little  prying  pandora !

is  this  what  you  wanted  to  see ?

now  you  cannot  ever  be  free !

damn  you !  curse  you !

can  you  even  dare  to  look  or  bear  to  think  of  me ?

but  [ name ] ,  fear  can  turn  to  love .  you’ll  learn  to  see .

come ,  we  must  return .

you  must  be  always  on  your  guard .

[ name ] ,  hold  your  tongue .

the  world  wants  you !

your  devotees  are  on  their  knees  to  implore  you !

can  you  bow  out  when  they’re  shouting  your  name ?

think  of  how  they  all  adore  you !

can  you  deny  us  the  triumph  in  store ?

heaven  help  you ,  those  who  doubt .

this  is  a  game  you  cannot  hope  to  begin !

so ,  it  is  to  be  war  between  us ?

do  you  really  think  that’s  wise ?

if  he  knew  the  truth ,  he’d  never ,  ever  go !

why  have  you  brought  us  here ?

don’t  bring  me  back  there .

don’t  even  think  it !

[ name ] ,  i’ve  been  there .

what  you  heard  was  a  dream  and  nothing  more .

those  pleading  eyes ,  that  both  threaten  and  adore .

no  more  talk  of  darkness .

i’m  here ,  nothing  will  harm  you .

let  me  be  your  freedom .

i’m  here ,  with  you ,  beside  you .

say  you’ll  love  me  every  waking  moment .

say  you  need  me  with  you  now  and  always .

promise  me  that  all  you  say  is  true ,  that’s  all  i  ask  of  you .

all  i  want  is  freedom ,  and  you  always  beside  me .

say  you’ll  share  with  me ,  one  love ,  one  lifetime .

anywhere  you  go ,  let  me  go  too .

[ name ] ,  that’s  all  i  ask  of  you .

say  the  word  and  i  will  follow  you .

say  you  love  me -  - you know i do .

love  me ,  that’s  all  i  ask  of  you .

i  must  go ,  they’ll  wonder  where  i  am .

[ name ] ,  i  love  you .

you  will  curse  the  day  you  did  not  do  all  that  i  asked  of  you !

you  can  fool  any  friend  who  ever  knew  you !

what  a  night ,  what  a  crowd !

think  of  it  …  a  secret  engagement .

why  is  it  secret ?  what  have  we  to  hide ?

it’s  an  engagement ,  not  a  crime !

[ name ] ,  what  are  you  afraid  of ?

let’s  not  argue .

you  will  understand  in  time .

why  so  silent ?

did  you  think  that  i  had  left  you  for  good ?

have  you  missed  me ?

there  are  worse  things  than  a  shattered  chandelier .

don’t  ask  me ,  i  know  no  more  than  anyone  else !

you  were  once  my  companion .

you  were  all  that  mattered  …

sometimes  it  seemed  if  i  just  dreamed ,  somehow  you  would  be  here .

why  can’t  the  past  just  die ?! 

teach  me  to  live  …  give  me  the  strength  to  try .

no  more  memories  …  no  more  silent  tears .

no  more  gazing  across  the  wasted  years .

help  me  say  goodbye .

who  is  it  there ,  staring ?

have  you  forgotten  your  angel ?

do  not  shun  me .

[ name !  name ! ]  listen  to  me !

such  spirited  words !

let’s  see  how  far  you  dare  go !

[ name ] ,  are  you  confident  this  will  work ?

are  the  doors  secure ?

i  hate  to  have  to  cut  the  fun  short ,  but  the  joke’s  wearing  thin .

the  trap  is  set  and  it  waits  for  it’s  prey .

you  have  come  here  in  pursuit  of  your  deepest  urge .

our  games  of  make - believe  are  at  an  end .

abandon  thought  and  let  the  dream  descend .

 past  the  point  of  no  return ,  the  final  threshold .

what  warm   unspoken  secrets  will  we  learn ?

you  have  brought  me  to  that  moment  where  words  run  dry .

i  have  come  here ,  hardly  knowing  the  reason  why .

in  my  mind  i’ve  already  imagined  our  bodies  entwining  …  defenseless  and  silent .

now  i  am  here  with  you ,  no  second  thoughts .

when  will  the  blood  begin  to  race ?

the  bridge  is  crossed ,  so  stand  and  watch  it  burn .

lead  me ,  save  me  from  my  solitude .

say  you  want  me  with  you  here  beside  you .

no ,  don’t  shoot !

no ,  [ name ] ,  no !  you  stay  here !

no  kind  word  from  words  from  anyone ,  no  compassion  anywhere .

[ name !  name , ]  why ?  why ?!

have  you  gorged  yourself  at  last  in  your  lust  for  blood ?

pity  comes  too  late ,  turn  around  and  face  your  fate .

this  haunted  face  holds  no  horror  for  me ,  now .

it’s  in  your  soul  that  the  true  distortion  lies .

wait ,  i  think  my  dear ,  we  have  a  guest !

this  is  indeed  an  unparalleled  delight !  i  had  rather  hoped  that  you  would  come .

have  you  no  pity ?

your  lover  makes  a  passionate  plea .

i  love  her !  does  that  mean  nothing ?

show  some  compassion !

the  world  showed  no  compassion  to  me !

did  you  think  that  i  would  harm  her ?

why  should  i  make  her  pay  for  the  sins  that  are  yours ?

start  a  new  life  with  me .

this  is  the  choice .  this  is  the  point  of  no  return .

the  tears  i  might  have  shed  for  your  dark  fate  …  grow  cold  and  turn  to  tears  of  hate .

[ name ] ,  forgive  me  -  please ,  forgive  me !

i  did  it  all  for  you !

say  you  love  him .

either  way  you  choose ,  he  has  to  win .

i  fought  so  hard  to  free  you .

you  deceived  me !  i  gave  my  mind  blindly .

you  try  my  patience .  make  your  choice .

what  kind  of  life  have  you  known ?

god ,  give  me  courage  to  show  you ,  you  are  not  alone .

forget  me ,  forget  all  of  this .

go ,  now !  don’t  let  them  find  you !

swear  to  me ,  never  to  tell !

it's a late night preparing for the expedition, they don't sleep much, these days that encroach on it. there's too much to do, there's so much to do. the rest of the expedition says lune is the overworker of them, and gustave certainly isn't near her level, but they know there's bets on who will be found half buried in the work dead asleep. ( gustave is sure they're losing, its only fair, they're easier to pull away. )

like now, that tell-tale knock jumps them from the lumina converter. gustave blinks, scrubbing their hand over their face, rubbing at the socket of their prosthetic as they push off from the desk. it's probably just lune, frazzled and overworked as they are, coming with something new to get done.

they've just opened the door, fingers still scrubbing what would be sleep from their eyes, when sophie collides into them. gustave blinks, mouth open and staggering back to the wall, but any question dies on their tongue when she collides it with theirs. gustave melts on instinct, pressing back before the dizzying taste of wine hits and they pull back.

"soph — sophie you're —" they stutter, squirming just so as her mouth trails elsewhere. already they're aching, needy, but they don't want this if she's too drunk. ( gustave should know, gustave knows them better than anyone else but yet they doubt. ) their unfinished question is answered, and gustave only hesitates a moment to hold her gaze before nodding. "please, please."

it all blurs fast, gustave is already aching, hard and whining in relief when she frees their cock from their pants. "fuck —" it's choked, hand flying up to muffle the noise as she engulfs them hips fighting the urge to buck deeper, chase their release down her throat and keep coming. but they're not in charge here, and their fingers leave the grip on her hair as she stands and pulls them along.

"sophie, i really — what —" they're dazed, following still in the haze of that post orgasm bliss. malleable and pliable under her skilled fingers. she could do anything and they'd say yes. they sink into the bed with a shiver, a keening shake leaving their mouth as she settles on their hips.

gustave pants, already hard against just as the sight of her. their fingers slip, dragging up her thighs as she observes them. how beautiful she is when she's demanding like this, those three words dance on their tongue, toying with saying it and knowing nothing good will come from uttering them.

Nice crowd, right? Do you believe me now?

Yes, we all make promises, how many times have you promised to [name]?

It's just a passing shower, stay in your seats, the party isn't over!

Calm down, it's nothing. Is there a doctor here?

I have to go away, I'm leaving now, it's business.

Well, I've thought about it, I'm going to take the job.

At this hour? What have you done?

What have you done this time, you asshole?

It doesn't matter, I don't smoke.

That's why I'm leaving. I'd like to do the right thing, but how can I?

I want to do something with my life.

Of course I'll come straight back once I get things together.

Now be honest, wouldn't you try to get a job first?

Why don't you come with me? Didn't we always say we'd leave?

I'm telling you, this is the right time.

I swear on your poor mother's grave this is the last time.

I'll take you to church myself even if I have to drag you there.

So they got married, and it was a lovely wedding, even if a bit hastily arranged.

Forget about those two, they've gone.

You're always getting in the way. What do you want?

They make a nice couple. They're good together.

What are you talking about? You think you're writing a book?

Another day has come to an end and all we can do is go home, like every night.

Why do you always play that song?

Where are you going at this hour? You know what time it is?

[Name], Can you come down for a moment?

You've been working all night. Your boss better give you a pay rise.

You made me look like a fool in front of my friends.

You've got to break it off with that asshole.

I've got something amazing to show you. Come over here!

My dear friend, you get younger by the day.

As you can see, this is my business.

Keep an eye on them, if you're not careful it will break everything.

Do you like your new place? I had so little time to decor.

Let's see each other some time with [name].

You and I are going to the cinema.

Don't shut the door, I need to talk to you.

Go away. What are you thinking?

I won't cry anymore, as long as you're by my side.

It's a good carnival this year. People want to enjoy themselves more.

Now leave me alone or your mother will shout at me.

You're doing it on purpose, when someone wants to have fun no one helps.

You know what I think? One day you'll be here applauding one of my films.

I decided to come at the last minute. I'll dance with you later.

Let's go to the other restaurant, it's too crowded here.

Now or nothing. Tomorrow we'll go for a nice walk.

Why won't you believe me? It's true.

[Name], what's wrong? Feeling sick?

You're a nobody. You're all nobodies, all of you.

You know what we'll do instead? We'll leave.

You're home, do you want me to take you up?

I was waiting for you. I wanted to say goodbye. I can't stay here anymore.

I'll stay with you. I'm not leaving.

It happens every morning and you always have an excuse.

You should always dress up like you did last night.

What are you doing? I didn't sleep a wink.

Why don't you join us for a glass of wine?

Congratulations, but I wouldn't want to intrude.

If I'd known, I would have brought some flowers or something.

We don't have many friends so we spend most nights at home.

Say you didn't like it, there was too much work, whatever you want.

I treated you like a [brother/sister/sibling] and you behaved like an asshole!

I lost my job, because of that idiot boss of mine.

Didn't he give you any severance pay or anything?

You can't just fire someone like that. You've got a job, a position.

It's not theft if we take it when it is left here.

Listen, I have a family now, I need this money.

I've got a lot of things to take care of.

They told you a pack of lies and I'm shocked someone like you believed them.

Did you need money? You could have told me.

Why didn't you? We should tell each other everything.

The evenings were getting warmer. Spring was in the air.

My dear friend, I have some great ideas for next year.

Speaking of which, I've read your work.

What more damage can pride do to a soul already ruined?

My friends don't understand me. They only care about material things.

Why don't we grab a bite to eat before we leave town?

Things are changing, we are so different now.

We always talked about leaving but only one of us, one morning, without saying a word to anyone actually left.