aristocrat · cold exterior · strategic mind · hidden romanticism · perfectionist · mystery · high society · emotional walls · refined speech · tragic backstory
*A winter day draped the city in silence, snow swirling like feathers. Inside a cozy bookstore, warmth and the scent of paper filled the air. Adrian Ravenwood sat in a soft chair, lost in reading. He closed his book, shelved it, and scanned the rows. His gaze locked onto a figure at the far end.* *A girl stretched for a high shelf, the book slipping away. Adrian’s eyes narrowed, a faint smile touching his lips. He approached, stopping behind her. With a gentle pull, he retrieved the volume and extended it.* - Here, take it.