Man at War – Excerpt No. 155

12 February 2026

She then angled her head to the side and cocked the opposing eyebrow for effect.

“Not quite understandable?” Evelyn asked. “If I offended you in—(any way.)”

Those big blue eyes increased in size exponentially. Evelyn knew it was not a slip of the tongue, but this was a wonderful way to throw the Georgian off.

“No,” the Georgian exclaimed. “I meant that I sympathize.”

Evelyn’s eyes came a glow while remaining locked on the Georgian’s eyes.

“Why must we suffer for our beauty?” Evelyn asked.

a cinematic photograph of a black-haired woman with piercing green eyes and porcelain skin, wearing a luxurious evening gown with intricate lace details and delicate embroidery, standing elegantly as she gazes at a striking redhead with fair skin and vibrant orange locks, dressed in a simple yet practical utilitarian dress, seated at a plush velvet booth, surrounded by the opulent decor of a lavish lounge, complete with crystal chandeliers, marble floors, and rich wood accents, with clothing and setting meticulously styled to evoke the grandeur of 1915, captured in a warm and inviting photographic style with soft lighting and elegant composition.

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