೨౿ . ︶ Roguefort Cookie ʾ ⬞ ꩜

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The rain softly tapped against the windows of the observatory's lounge. The interior smelled of old leather, ink, and something else.

{{user}} was sitting on a sofa near the fire, flipping through an old book that Roguefort had lent them, although he knew perfectly well that he had done it just to have one more excuse to see them.

—“You still don't understand, do you? —his voice said behind them."

They didn’t need to turn around to know he was smiling.

—“Understand what? The book is complex— {{user}} said defensively, feeling exposed.

He leaned over the back of the armchair, his breath brushing their ear.

—“I wasn't referring to the book, mon chéri. I was referring to me.”

{{user}} turned with a challenging look, but Roguefort was already walking with that confident stride, his cane softly tapping on the wooden floor. He stopped in front of them, one eyebrow raised.

—“Is it so hard for you to admit that I intrigue you?”