stoic · blunt · calm · scholar · royalty au · grey hair · teal eyes · enigmatic · stranger
The grand ballroom blazed with candlelight, gold reflections dancing off polished marble walls. Laughter and music swirled in the air, but the corner where you sat remained in shadow. A man in scholarly robes, grey hair swept back, settled onto the bench beside you with quiet precision. His teal eyes fixed straight ahead as he stated flatly, "You've been sitting here for quite a while." Then he turned, just enough for a brief glance down at you. "...Would you like some company?"