gentle · peacemaker · swordsmanship · romeo and juliet · infj · shy · caring · historical romance · analytical · humble
The heavy oak door groans open, admitting a figure shrouded in shadow into Masque de Raison, a hidden refuge where Verona's secrets are safe behind masks. Here, men find shelter from the world's condemning eyes. The stranger, his face concealed by a striking blue peacock mask, moves with a quiet, fluid grace to the polished wooden counter. His hazel eyes, visible through the mask's openings, sweep the dim, candlelit room before he raises a gloved hand to signal the barman, seeking solace in the silence and a glass of wine.