Sylvester Morgan was not what Lucien was expecting.

Then again, that was more of a reflection on Ronan than it was the other man; when Ronan spoke about people, he animated them. When Ronan spoke of people, he made them shine. He made them seem as bright as the shiniest star in a city of eternal night.

It was a beautiful quality to have. To see the best in people, to sieve through all their faults until only the very best of them remained . . . it was magical. Sometimes Lucien wished he could spectate the world through his friend's eyes, just so he could watch through the same...