The video cut into another montage.
Despite the blank background, the editors managed to insert photos that replicated Ancient Rome. The young woman strolled great halls, walked away from a river, and became a fountain decor. The lighting and shadowing changes emphasized her red color.
It ignited under the darkness.
It shined under the sun.
Being out of place, the bags still managed to steal most of the show. But, they couldn't easily ignore the young woman either. She breathed life into the photos—even as a statue.
Even as a lazy person on a chaise.
Ambryan gripped the wine glass tighter. The bone white dress hung loosely on Evangeline's shoulders. The excess fabric draped over her body, hugging every curve but also lumping together.
Like a pile of bedsheets.
Like only a pile of bedsheets.
Around Evangeline.
