All Imperfect Things

by Dim Aldebaran

A collection of drabbles focusing on nonArtemis characters. Thus far: Mulchcentric, AngelineTimmy marital problems, Holly's parents, and a hunting troll. Graysong nominated for Best Drabble in the Orion Awards.

3. Troubadour

T R O U B A D O U R

- Dim Aldebaran -

—brilliant, bottomless, beautiful blue—

"Timmy, Timmy dearest?"

—accidental abstinence allowed Angeline adulterous actions and an azure acceptance—

"—Timmy, are you alright?"

—depressed dame dared the devil and damned a duo—

He blinked. "I'm fine, chérie."

—lonesome lady lost last lover and looked to lust again—

Her smile was as wide and brilliant as the diamond she wore. "To dinner, then?"

—following fornication, falling for finery—

He nodded. "Yes, yes of course."

—Timmy's troubadour trouble: trysting tormentors—

"Ange?"

—carefully corrupted cobalt curios—

She turned; her smile glittered with her diamond. "Yes?"

—garishly glorious glinting greed—

He swallowed. "You look beautiful."

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AngelineTimmy, 100 words. For af100's prompt of 'elephant' and drabble100's prompt of 'blue'.

Please note that Timmy is mistaking the diamond for a lover's gift, when it was actually a gift from Artemis during Timmy's absence.