This story is based on the Casuistry RPG game, specifically centring on the history of the characters of Ellen and Callan Urquhart. It will be a collection of moments throughout the evolution of their tempestuous relationship, in no specific order.

I cannot guarantee your interest if you are not part of the game (or even if you are) and therefore do not know the characters involved, but if you give it a chance anyway, I really, really hope you'll enjoy it.

This is dedicated to Ella, aka Callan. Thank-you for letting me pinch him for this – I hope I've done him justice. Ellen is entirely my creation. Any other characters mentioned in passing are the creation of their respective owners, and, as always, Harry Potter belongs to JK Rowling.

Without much further ado, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you...
'love is an exploding cigar we willingly smoke'