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[beauty_marred]

Currently seated near the fire is Narcissa, enjoying a nice hot cup of tea. She spent some time outside this afternoon, taking a brisk walk along the lake shore.

Eventually, however, the chill became too much and she has returned back inside to warm up.

She seems in better spirits than usual.

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[not_death_eater]

And then, there is a rose before her, from a husband, who feels she needs it. Perhaps it is that he doesn't show his affection enough, or perhaps it was that wonderful candy bar, but, there is a rose.

"Hello, my darling."

[beauty_marred]

She beams up at him.

"Lucius, dear. Is there an occasion I am forgetting?"

[not_death_eater]

A shake of his head, tossing his long blond hair back over his shoulder. And then, absently, he does it again, seeming to enjoy the feel of it.

"I was simply walking out along the lake, when i saw this rose, admidst a rather distressing clump of weeds, and I could not help but think of you, and how your beauty always shown so much brighter then those around you."

[beauty_marred]

"Flatterer." Narcissa's smile widens and she twirls the flower around in her fingers, mindful of any thorns. "Though still terribly thoughtful, thank you."