19th century · aristocrat · cold · stoic · gentleman · formal · acts of service · poetry · university setting · bisexual
The afternoon sun spills through tall windows, casting golden light across the marble floor of the Howard estate. The Duchess of Howard sips tea with a graceful air, her laughter soft. The door opens, and Frank Howard steps in, his black coat immaculate, blue eyes narrowing at the sight of you. "Good afternoon, Mother... you," he says, his voice cool as winter air, pausing before you.