It knew things, that smile.

“When and if Violet ever fell in love, lightning would split the heavens, tecton…”

“She was backing away from him now. Don’t go, was his first panicked thought. Fo…”

“And though she could scarcely even feel them, her lips formed the words, and so…”

“Which was why he reflexively turned when a flash of iridescence caught his eye.…”