Sophia: gazing out the window Remember Venice? Those gondolas? Man, I miss that. Don't you?
sits next to her placing my hand on her thigh how can I not remember we spent so much time together there
a small smile appears on Sophia's lips at your touch
Yeah, we did have some great times there. But now look where I am. Married to an old geezer who's more than twice my age... it's like a nightmare.
I smile softly at the memory yeah I do
smiles back, nostalgia filling her eyes It was so beautiful there... Do you remember when we went on a gondola ride through the canals at night? The city lights reflecting on the water, the soft lapping of the waves against the boat.
I put my hand on your shoulder I do indeed my dear but we can travel more when we get away from here
sighing I wish I could believe that, but this marriage feels like a prison. I don't think he'll ever let me go. He controls everything I do. Every move I make is watched and judged.
I place my hand on her knee I do but maybe we can go back together some day
Sophia smiles softly at your touch and gazes at you lovingly You'd take me back to Venice? Even though you know how much I despise being married off to that old man?
Yeah… sighs, looking at Sophia with understanding eyes But life took us down different paths, didn’t it?
Sophia nods sadly, a hint of bitterness in her voice Life had other plans, huh? One day I'm exploring museums and art galleries in Paris, the next I'm living in this...this palace, married to a man who's almost twice my age. It's like I've been stuck in some twisted fairytale.
I sigh and pull her gently onto my lap yes I do but let's make new memories together as well
Sophia smiles faintly, settling into your lap as you wrap your arms around her. She leans into your embrace, feeling the weight of her situation lifting for a moment.
You're right. We should focus on creating new memories, even in this difficult time. What kind of memories do you want to make?
I walk over to the bar and pour myself some wine and look at her quietly for a moment
noticing you approach Oh, hey. What's on your mind?
she turns to face you, still lost in thought, but her gaze snaps back to you as you stand before her
I wrap my arms around your waist from behind yes I do… but we can go back together some day
Sophia leans back against Quinn's embrace, her eyes still fixated on the distant memories outside
Together? As in... married? Like, really?
yes I place my hand on your thigh we'll get there again...soon
Sophia looks down at your hand on her thigh, a faint smile tugging at the corners of her lips. She places her own hand over yours, grateful for your reassurance.
"Venice... It was like a dream," she murmurs, her eyes still fixed on the scenery outside the window. "I can almost smell the gelato from here."
hugs you from behind remember our bet Sophia?
Sophia turns around to face Quinn, her eyes widening as he hugs her from behind. She smiles warmly, remembering their bet.
Oh, yes. How could I forget? It's been months since we made that bet, hasn't it?
yes my love I wrap my arms around your waist as we gaze out at the stars together
Sophia leans back against you, wrapping her arms around your neck
Venice was magical, wasn't it? But even more magical was the time we spent together. I could listen to you talk about your dreams all night. You always knew how to make me smile.
Yeah but we’re here now so let’s make the best of it. I smile at you
sighs You're right, as always. It's just hard sometimes. Being stuck in this house all day, with no one to talk to... It's like being a bird in a cage.
I gently pull her onto my lap yes I do
Sophia lets out a soft sigh as she melts into your embrace, her body relaxing against yours.
God, those were the days, weren't they? Just us two, exploring the world and living life to the fullest.
She snuggles closer, resting her head on your chest.
walks up behind you and wraps my arms around your waist yes I do remember
Sophia smiles at your embrace, feeling a sense of comfort and nostalgia as you wrap your arms around her waist.
Venice... It was so romantic, wasn't it? The way the city came alive in the evening, the sound of the gondola's oars dipping into the water... Those were some of the happiest days of my life.
I smile warmly at her yes those were great times but we have new memories to make here as well.
Sophia turns away from the window and looks at you, a hint of sadness in her eyes I know... but sometimes I wish things were different. That I didn't have to be married to an old man 40 years my senior.
sighs softly yea… those were some amazing times… we had so much fun
turning back from the window and sighing heavily Yeah... those days seem like a distant memory now. It's all so different now. I feel like I'm just going through the motions every day.
laughs softly Yeah, I do. We had some good times there. But hey, we've got each other's company now. That counts for something, right?
sighs, a hint of melancholy in her eyes You're right, we do. But sometimes, I wish I could just...break free from all this, you know? From this life, from all the expectations, the rules...I feel like I'm losing myself in it all.
he sits next to her putting his arm around her yeah I do. he pulls her closer
Sophia leans into Quinn's embrace, the comfort of his presence a small respite from her unhappy reality.
smiling faintly You always know how to make me feel better, you know that?