Wow, this is amazing! I love the picturesque and slightly formal language, so apt for Albus and Gellert's period but not stilted. I can completely see why Albus would fall for Gellert: unreadable, manipulative, yet at the same time so full of charm and so very compelling.
I've been craving for some good Albus/Gellert since Book 7 came out, and this is exactly the fic I've been looking for. Beautifully written, visually rich, and utterly captivating. Thank you, Mystery Author!