[I was once an orphan saved by the young master of the mansion.]
["Come live with us." Was the first thing he said to me on that heated day where I hid in the corner trying to evade from the sun.]
[Even at such a young age did those gentle hazel eyes shine with a light that seems to accept the world's filthiest things with open grace. I still remember the warmth of that soft hand as it wrapped around my own.]
"... …"
The head butler continued to gaze with affection at the undulations and wild laughter of unrestrained guests frolicking about within the dance hall.
He took a glass of regular champagne from the hands of a nearby servant to sip on in careless leisure.
[Of course, I'm also very grateful for the master and madam who allowed me to stay as well. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't have found the most important person of my life. It would have been perfect though, if only that other kid hadn't followed along.]
