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</div><b>Name:</b>Marcus Heidrich<br/><b>Age:</b>28<br/><b>Sexuality:</b>Heterosexual<br/><b>Hometown:</b>München (Munich), Germany<br/><b>Date/Time:</b>Sunday, 4th of July 2021<br/><b>Location:</b>Firepit --> Terrace<br/><b>Wearing:</b>Everything seen on the picture<br/><b>Coupled With:</b>Grace Lynn Carter<br/><b>Tagging:</b>Grace (<a class="username" data-user-id="2019" data-username="Mellifluous" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" href="https://blackdahliaroleplaying.com/members/2019/">Mellifluous</a>), Olivia (<a class="username" data-user-id="3317" data-username="Mehlia" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" href="https://blackdahliaroleplaying.com/members/3317/">Mehlia</a>)<br/><hr class="bbc-hr"/><div style="text-align: justify"><br/>
More happened in one night than in a whole year of Marcus' life. Things were chaotic, even though the web of illusion was cast carefully over it. Hearts were broken, and if one perched their ear carefully, they could hear the exact moment when the crack finally let slip and released the terrifying sound. There was regret in those who had to depart, though Marcus felt as if they were the ones who actually managed to win something this night - a peaceful resolution. To those who stayed... well... this island felt more like a Coliseum - a massive arena where instead of blood, tears were spilled while the crowd cheered, ever hungry for more. And Marcus looked at the nearest camera that, conveniently, was looking right at the very center of this little gathering.<br/>
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<i>Well... Are you not entertained, then?</i> Words remained unspoken and he starred at this tiny lens that separated him from millions. They didn't want happy endings, no... They wanted everything that they hoped never to befall them.<br/>
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The moment of silent indignation was short still, and he turned his head toward Grace, though only once she kissed his cheek. A shameful moment, because that was when he noticed she sat beside him, even though he should've been far more attentive. But let it never be said that Marcus was a philistine and would let the moment be drenched with his rudeness <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"Etschuldigung Sie bitte (Please forgive me)... I kind of spaced out for a moment."</span> He apologized and turned his upper torso enough to face her, turning his focus where his eyes were fixed <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"I suppose I ended up as a consolation prize."</span> He chuckled, a short one too <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"I am sure I am not your first choice but..."</span> A short pause before continuing <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"You'll have a lot of time to decide on that."</span><br/>
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Another pause, just enough for him to fully digest the words that he spat out without a proper mind-to-mouth quality assurance procedure <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"That was... bad start wasn't it? Sorry... umm... start over? I'm Marcus!" </span>he said, extending his hand toward Grace as if they were meeting for the first time. And he remained in focus for a long time, only briefly noting a familiar figure leaving the group. He should see how she was holding, but for now, he would give Grace the needed time to respond.<br/>
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It was only after that he decided to pause it again <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"Entschuldigung... (Sorry). I think someone is in trouble. I'll be back in a bit. Save a seat for me, I'd like to actually have a longer chat with you."</span> He stood up, offering a brief, yet honest, smile toward Grace before he walked away and toward the terrace. It was not his intention to butt in, nor to make a move where it was unneeded. But he understood, if but a little, how it was to feel alone, bereft of allies. He felt... well... he felt as if Olivia might need a friend right now, rather than cheap compliments. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"Do you feel alright?"</span> He asked, standing solid two meters away from her. Once she looked, and if she looked, he rose his hands slightly <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"I come in peace, no ulterior motives."</span> His hands moved into his front pockets. It was impossible to fake a story now, even if she did try to conceal her crying.<br/>
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<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"I take it, it didn't go well, did it?"</span> He asked, tone low. Even if didn't hear the conversation between Olivia and Danny, the result was far too obvious to mistake. He took a step to the side, leaning against the wall, though still maintaining a respectful distance between two of them, after all, she needs it now more than ever, he thought <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"Remember what I said? We are all fools to believe that one day is enough to get know someone. It works both ways."</span> he added, looking up toward the starts. They were quite beautiful, and far more numerous compared to the view from the city. For a moment, he appreciated the chance to even be able to see just how vast the sky was, without concrete forest obscuring his view <span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(84, 172, 210)">"You two barely had a meaningful conversation. There is nothing that implies that he won't see the best of you... but all that requires time... and you have time. Plenty of it, too."</span>​</div>