Who: Lucius Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange When: Friday evening Where: Malfoy manor What: Friendly chat. You know, kinda. Rating/Status: TBD, Closed
For all the money that went to tending the Manor grounds, Lucius spent very little time outside. Not a lover of nature, he preferred to be indoors and away from pests, but there were times, especially of late, when the need for quiet contemplation drove him to the gardens.
This evening, he found himself among the roses. The Manor had a lovely rose garden, of course; Lucius had a fondness for them, or more specifically, for their thorns. This evening, he barely saw the blossoms as he stood in thought.
Draco was back at school--safe, for the time being, from the decision that pressed against him and the entire family this summer. School was only a momentary sanctuary, to be sure, as Lucius was quite certain the Dark Lord would not leave Draco without a Mark for much longer.
The sound of nearby footsteps stopped his thoughts in their tracks, and Lucius turned swiftly. "Bellatrix. Hello."