Blink blink. "..." Nervous sweat. Small hug. Smaller forehead kiss. x.com/VenerableViole…

"Body heat is one of the few things I still have. ...The coat helps too." x.com/VenerableViole…

"And you are... Purple enough? My sweet Queen. ...I'm sorry, I'm rusty at giving complements." x.com/VenerableViole…

"That's good to hear. We'll need to have your new robes and crown made soon." x.com/VenerableViole…

"As am I. Content here, by your side." x.com/VenerableViole…

"Many would argue against that, but I will try for you." x.com/VenerableViole…

"And you are already more than I could have ever dreamed of." x.com/VenerableViole…

"I have my moments. But you are charming at all times." x.com/VenerableViole…

"Perhaps. For now though, I trust that you will have confidence in me." x.com/VenerableViole…

"Apparently I'm not allowed to be happy just because I'm old. I now have a valid reason to destroy the world."

"...I'm not actually sure what is more than confidence." x.com/VenerableViole…

"And I have love for you as well." HE SAID IT. HE SAID THE L WORD. x.com/VenerableViole…

"Excellent. Your happiness is infectious." Oh gods he's actually smiling. x.com/VenerableViole…

"Good. ...I believe. ...Words have changed quite a lot in the past hundred years." x.com/VenerableViole…

"You will never annoy me. You aren't my children." x.com/VenerableViole…

"Good luck with that. I've been trying for years." x.com/VenerableViole…

"I'll leave that to you then. Love is not one of my strong points." x.com/VenerableViole…

Squint. "Those brownies yesterday were a mistake. I could have sworn I told Iago no more science."

"New law. Skirts are now illegal. Either wear pants or be arrested. You have 24 hours to comply."

//I don't know or care what started all of this, but this is all I'll say on the matter.