#text:read

[dragoncanefangs]

His phone buzzes with a notification. It's a photograph of a familiar face, or rather, familiar body. Adrianna captured herself in a photograph taken in the mirror which showed her only from the nose down, while wearing her usual formal attire. The very specific detail that stands out is the jewel encrusted cross broch that holds together the translucent shawl draped on her bare shoulders.

[ sms ] I just so happened to come across this old thing and got reminded of your existence.

Staring at the photo he knows the body instantly without looking at the sender’s name and for a few passing moments all he does is stare. When he finally notices the cross he reads the text and breathes a laugh.

Thumb hovering over the reply bubble he pauses and puts the phone back down, leaving it for a few minutes while he signs off on some not so urgent documents. When he finished he replied.

{Text} I get the distinct impression you are upset with I. Whatever for?