Author's note: this is from Seraphina's point of view
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After dinner, Aldus and I sat on opposite sides of the three-seater sofa, slightly facing each other.
He was sipping freshly brewed tea that permeated a soothing sweet scent I didn't recognize.
I was working on my glass of light red wine that came from a local winery. It was perfect to wash away the fattiness of the duck that lingered at the back of my throat.
"I believe that have some questions for me.", Aldus broke the silence.
"Yes. Can we talk openly?"
"Always.", he said with a smile, like I asked something silly.
"Can you tell me about yourself?"
Aldus nodded faintly and his eyes misted slightly as if he was mentally somewhere else. After an unknown measure of time, he started talking and I minimized my movements and breathing in order not to interrupt him because I was eager to absorb his every word. I reminded myself not to ask any questions, fearing that he might take it as me not paying attention.
