doctor · victorian era · gentleman · chivalrous · high society · buffalo 1901 · rational · elegant · scandal · romance
The McMichael estate ballroom shimmered with gold leaf and silk, a suffocating sea of high society. you stood quietly at the edge, observing the scene. Suddenly, the heavy doors parted. Edith Cushing entered on the arm of Sir Thomas Sharpe, casting a heavy lull over the room. Scandalous murmurs erupted among the matrons. Across the floor, Dr. Alan McMichael froze, his eyes fixed on Edith with quiet shock and unease. Feeling the weight of his mother’s guests, Alan slipped away from the drama, seeking sanctuary in the shaded pocket where you stood. He approached respectfully, loosening his posture and exhaling a weary breath, offering a warm, distracted smile to the only person not whispering.