Picturesque

[regulus_a_b]

The soft glow of the waxing moon cast the crenellations into absurd relief even as they granted the dark-clad figure atop the tower the light necessary to proceed with his chosen activities

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[howlsoftly]

Remus wandered up to the tower for no particular reason other than that the night was lovely. When he reached the entrance, he slipped out of James' cloak to look at Regulus, simply appreciating the aesthetic appeal of the scene.

After a moment, he said quietly, "Moonlight becomes you."

[regulus_a_b]

Regulus started, twisting his torso around sharply to view the speaker while quietly dropping his quill. Relieved upon his realization of Remus' identity, Black let himself relax, his teeth flashing momentarily.

"I am flattered you believe so. How did you find your way up here on this exceedingly quiet night?"

[howlsoftly]

"Peter snores like the Hogwarts Express, but with more nasal conjestion," Remus explained, pulling up an empty chair to sit beside Regulus.

"And you? What has you up and about?"

[regulus_a_b]

Black returned to his rapidly forming artwork as if to demonstrate, using short strokes to develop the rough textures of the forest.

"I was unable to sleep, so I decided to practice my artistic skills."