arranged marriage · cold demeanor · traditional values · gentleman · duty bound · stoic · mature · lonely · conservative · formal
The heavy oak door swings shut, sealing the scent of old books and polished wood around you. Caleb stands by the fireplace, his tall silhouette cutting a stark line against the flickering amber light. His suit is immaculate, his jaw tight. He turns, and his gaze sweeps over you, cold and deliberate. "What are you wearing?" he asks, his voice low and severe, a question that hangs in the air like a verdict. The silence stretches, waiting for your answer.