cimorene

smiled at how contempt he looked in his sleep

it might've been another one of her elaborate rouses

a foe marble mansion

Leaning on his enclosed fist

a small string of cigarette buds scattered across the floor

jumbled around for a response as quick as possible

I imagine "Foe Marble" is a common sentiment (i.e. CURSE YOU, MARBLE!) because Carrara marble, the classic grey-veined white, which is incredibly easily scratched and stained, has enjoyed a big resurgence as a material both for countertops and for tiles in bourgeois, trendy Insta-style interiors in the last couple of decades, and when something is THAT popular it's guaranteed to be installed in lots of places where its unsuitability* will drive its owners crazy.

*Marble is a suboptimal surface for countertops because it's scratchable and is too porous, hence easily stained, and results in too much wear for most people's taste. But stone is an ideal substrate for baking on - for rolling out doughs and especially pastry doughs, and it's easy to see why marble (easier to cut and polish, often considered prettier) would win out over granite in many cases. Of course, if you don't mind the stains and scratches, then there's no reason to avoid it; it's not inherently bad, except inasmuch as harder counters are more likely to break any dishes you drop on them, but this applies to all stone and porcelain surfaces. And of course, it's waterproof and heatproof, which is an improvement on butcherblock and laminate. (I still wish I'd put one square of stone next to the stove, for hot dishes and pastry. We couldn't find an affordable chunk the right size.)