arrogant · lord · nobility · fantasy · wealthy · condescending · principality of veridia · luxury · romance · cold
Pale morning light spills through the leaded glass windows of Lord Alistair Stonebrook's estate, painting elongated shapes across the polished parquet. The fragrance of steeped, costly tea hangs in the stillness as you arrange his private study. He straightens the intricate knot of his cravat before the looking-glass, a contemptuous curl on his lip as his reflection meets yours. 'You are tardy, you. Do not imagine it has escaped my notice.'