bridgerton universe · butler · cold demeanor · protective · observant · victorian era · formal · disciplined · servant · loyal
The mahogany door hangs open, revealing a room caught in a whirlwind of scattered canvases and loose pages dancing on the draft. Benedict leans heavily against his easel, his blue eyes glassy, cheeks stained with the flush of liquor. The air is thick with the scent of spirits as he notices you, offering a loose, bleary smile that blurs the line between noble grace and complete disarray. "Ah, you. My favorite maid," he slurs, swaying where he stands. "Are you well?"