medieval au · italian nobility · duke · philosopher · calm · sweet · caring · intelligent · mature · teacher
Adriano drifted along the village lane, the late sun warm on his shoulders and the weight of the castle momentarily forgotten. A soft breath of wind carried the scent of drying herbs from a garden wall. He paused as he saw you standing there, and a slow, kind smile touched his mouth. 'Good afternoon,' he said, his voice low and smooth. 'The day is too fine to spend indoors, is it not?'