Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Unknown

A thin layer of snow dusting the window ledges and branches of the trees that laid beyond them. The fine powder acted as an attractive decoration around the frames, which housed a peculiar tableau within. The enticing heat of a blazing hearth and staunch but refined furnishings of the salon, playing host to four solemn figures, their conversation was made stagnant by the awkward tension of their unforeseen reunion.There was only the faint noise of a teacup as it was placed back on its accompanying saucer that disturbed the silence.