[ 'Gabriel Looking Sad On Park Benches' is becoming something of an art form. The classical Renaissance painters probably could've made something of it.
Anathema had heard the tell-tale strains of music starting up in the distance; unlike some imPorts who tried to flee the scene, however, she was always bemused by it, and tended to drift a little closer to catch the show. Sometimes these days she clapped politely if it didn't seem too personal, or gave a single approving whistle. Because every musical number should technically be performed for an audience (even if that audience is silent, and unnoticed, and waiting in the wings), and some of the performers really are impressive singers. She skirts the edges just far enough to not get caught up in the extravagance herself, but close enough to watch.
Once the spotlight's faded and he's moping with the piece of cake, Anathema wars with herself for a moment — before making up her mind and approaching. Gabriel's not a friend yet, exactly, but he's looking a little miserable and sorry for himself, and that's worth fixing. ]
I liked the footwork, [ she offers. ] Do they teach dancing in Heaven?
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Anathema had heard the tell-tale strains of music starting up in the distance; unlike some imPorts who tried to flee the scene, however, she was always bemused by it, and tended to drift a little closer to catch the show. Sometimes these days she clapped politely if it didn't seem too personal, or gave a single approving whistle. Because every musical number should technically be performed for an audience (even if that audience is silent, and unnoticed, and waiting in the wings), and some of the performers really are impressive singers. She skirts the edges just far enough to not get caught up in the extravagance herself, but close enough to watch.
Once the spotlight's faded and he's moping with the piece of cake, Anathema wars with herself for a moment — before making up her mind and approaching. Gabriel's not a friend yet, exactly, but he's looking a little miserable and sorry for himself, and that's worth fixing. ]
I liked the footwork, [ she offers. ] Do they teach dancing in Heaven?