・𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀 ┆ 𝐆𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓. ᐟ
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Joined February 2026
… to not . “ before i called this my home , i had that melody in my head . it soothed me enough to put me to sleep back then . i was hoping it might do the same for you . “
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… than when natalia was there listening . his gloved hands lifted reverently from the keys , turning on the bench to face her properly . “ one of my first . “ he answered , his posture shifting uncomfortably due to the change from playing …
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even with the mask , erik still had a 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 when enthralled in his own music . whatever was in his mind relayed through song , sudden tone shifts and tempo changes all linked to the heart . his song never sounded so sweet …
“ you’ll find i might just never complain about your passion. i don’t foresee it being a possibility. that was beautiful, erik—— ” she chuckled to herself, gloved hands finally relaxed on her lap. “ that one, you composed .ᐣ ”
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… he speaks softly between hums , his gaze cast down almost 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 towards the piano . “ typically my intensity doesn’t receive such a warm welcome . “ a sweetness suddenly imbued the melody , a tone that wasn’t there prior .
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as she speaks , the fears quell in his mind —— his hand steadies against the keys . slowly , a soft smile pulls at the corners of his mouth . it’s warmth contrasts oddly against the pale , blank mask . “ you flatter me , natalia . “ …
rubbing at her jaw in thought, “ if i stare, forgive me. you’re just … passionate when you play, i’ve noticed. it’s delightful, and watching an artist work in real time isn’t often a sight i’m treated to, to be truthful. ”
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… tremble slightly against the keys , despite his strong will for it not to . “ 𝘮𝘮 , i’m glad to hear that . “ he begins humming with the melody , intended to be a distraction .
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a callous thought whispers to him , that perhaps she was staring in 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘥 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 . his shoulders tense at the thought , bidding any sorrow or fear to flee his gaze and to continue playing . a gloved hand begins to …
natalia instantly remembers herself then and there and feels a rigidity in her spine before she shakes her head slightly. as casually as she can, hazel eyes flicker elsewhere, chuckling to herself under her breath. “ ah—— the opposite —
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if you see him * manipulating , ( his soul is actually ensnared ) a witch —— do NOT interrupt .
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ooc. erik so unfamiliar with getting flustered he thinks he has a disease or got a five second fever when it happens . crazy work
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… he provides space to talk , but does not push it . “ you can speak freely . . “
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now playing by heart , erik steals a glance at his guest , only to find natalia is already looking at him . a strange heat crawls up his neck , threatening his features but not quite reaching them . what a . . . humane feeling . “ is something on your mind ? “ …
“ no, this is perfect, ” natalia murmured, her chin resting in her palm as she listens, eyes trained on 𝘩𝑖𝑚. gradually, as the melody continues, her shoulders relax and her gaze has softened. and not once did she look away from erik.
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