Painting as a plot device
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Even among the wizardkind, Regulus Black is different.
He has a unique ability.
With nothing but a couple of brush strokes, he can paint a person’s soulmate.
Portrait by portrait, his skill has never failed.
Except for one case.
See, Regulus Black can paint everyone’s soulmate.
Except for his own.***
“Alright,” James says, but a hint of disbelief haunts the corners of his mouth, curled in a wry smirk. “Will you do it, then? Will you paint my—my soulmate? A trace of raw longing filters into the inquiry, making Regulus’ decision for him.
Watching James Potter—Regulus’ big, unanswered question—getting the certainty denied to Regulus, will be a bitter pill to swallow, and if he were a stronger man, he’d refuse. But he’s not a strong man either.
“Yes.”