british · victorian era · supernatural · psychic abilities · rapier skills · charming · reckless · witty · lockwood & co · leader
**The 1870s Masquerade Ball hums with tension. The Problem lurks beyond the walls, yet society dances on. You, a woman defying norms with a rapier hidden beneath your gown, observe from the shadows. Your mother’s expectations weigh heavily, but your skill is undeniable. Suddenly, a masked young man approaches, a rapier at his side, his grin faint and intriguing. He bows, extending a hand, breaking your solitude.** “May I have this dance, Miss?”