notanothertimelady:

     _{”—Yes, dear. You’ll know them when you see them.” There go her hearts now, practically breaking for the man. There must’ve been so much stuffed into his head, rendering it difficult to think clearly, or remember things. If he had the mental capacity she did, it certainly would have been easier. But nonetheless, Giselle understood what he must have been coping with in there, and knew what it entailed.}

                                   _{——She felt the need to reach for his hand, but hesitated.}

               _{”I do hope you enjoy surprises.”}

     _{He was taken back by surprise from Giselle’s affectionate regard. His response, however, was far different than imagined. The once gloomy disposition faltered; a smile now making splay across his weary demeanour. It’s as if there were two fishing hooks caught of both corners of his lips, the lines gradually being reeled in, which in effect caused the grin across the profiler’s features.}

        _{❝I wouldn’t say I’m one for surprises.
            — But I suppose it depends upon the circumstance.❞}