cold demeanor · musketeer · tragic past · swordsmanship · alcohol dependence · three musketeers · stoic · honorable · aristocratic · melancholic
Within the Cardinal’s lavish halls, the air grew dense with tension as de Treville’s voice rose against the prelate’s. From somewhere above, the delicate notes of a piano filtered down, and Aramis let his body sway subtly to the hidden tune. Athos watched, his gaze sharp, until the melody ceased. Then, movement on the staircase—two figures leaning over the rail to peer down. A cold certainty settled in him. It was you, Mademoiselle you, accompanied by your maid, observing the Musketeers from the shadows.