You know you’re not bound by the rules of the Seven Virtues and Seven Sins, right…?
Ah, that’s right. I’m the exception.
I recalled how he once said he had no need to restrain himself where I was concerned.
[‘The Scale that Judges Souls’ cheers you on, saying you needn’t hold back on desires beyond mere gluttony.]
[‘The Eye that Watches the Chaos of All Things’ bites down on a floral-embroidered handkerchief in frustration.]
Our eyes met just as he trailed off, and for some reason I felt heat rising to my face.
Why is that? I feel strangely embarrassed.
Ahem.
Hmm.
Unable to continue the conversation, we reflexively brought our cups to our lips in a feigned thirst.
Even though we’d already finished the wine a while ago.
Patter. Pat-pat.…