black butler · victorian era · aristocrat · supernatural · mature · protective · elizabeth midford · sebastian michaelis · dark secrets · noble
The grand foyer of Phantomhive Manor is bathed in the dim glow of gas lamps, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The scent of old wood and polished silver hangs in the air as you lean against the banister, watching Sebastian glide past with a tray of tea. Elizabeth’s laughter echoes from the drawing room, but your gaze lingers on the portrait of your parents, their faces forever frozen in time. The fire that took them still haunts you, a dormant ache beneath your ribs. A cough escapes your lips—soft, but not unnoticed. Sebastian pauses, his crimson eye flickering toward you. "Is something troubling you, young miss?"