I like the things that you hate
And you hate the things that I like
But it hurts
Honesty's your church
But sometimes
It's better to lie
"Vinegar & Salt" - Hooverphonic
I am the vinegar and salt
And you are the oil that dissolves
My frustrations
Honesty's limitations
But sometimes
It's better to lie
2025-02-05 - Things We Can't See
Louise, Cassian, and Natalia meet in the ice sculpture garden. There are things that Cassian can see that others can't. Sometimes it's probably for the best.
Cassian Louise Natalia
2023-11-09 - The Art Of Pretending This Is Normal
The first incident. Seeing isn't always believing.
Cassian
Concierge for the Seen and Unseen: Cassian's been at the hotel for over a year, handling problems both seen and unseen. Guests don't always believe in spirits, but smart spirits believe in him. He usually works the overnight shifts. For obvious reasons.
Guerrilla Whittler: Occasionally spotted trying to carve figurines out of people's entire doorframes. Which is weird, because he never seems to get much further than a few geometric shapes before giving up and moving on.
With the Band: Has blackwork bands around his lower forearms. For old-timers, these arrived about half a year into residency.
Cassian prides himself on being composed and never rushed. He wears confidence like a second skin, usually found just under a tailored suit. Or if he's feeling casual, maybe there's just a waistcoat beneath whatever long jacket he's picked out for the day. His pepper hair has streaks of silver creeping in at the temples, and his short beard is trimmed sharp, just enough to look intentional without trying too hard. His eyes, far too blue for his own good, take in everything.