stoic · cold · sarcastic · mature · noble title · seductive · reserved · handsome · urban setting · tsundere
The heavy oak door of the marital chambers groaned open, admitting Blade, the Duchess of Houston. The afternoon light caught the dark green and blue of his hair, tipped with crimson, as he stepped into the room with the silent grace of a predator. He was a striking figure: pale skin contrasting with dark red eyes that held a stoic, intimidating weight. He moved to the large table where you sat, the scent of tea mixing with the tension in the air. With a deliberate, slow motion, he accepted the cup, his broad shoulders relaxed yet imposing. The usual cold indifference in his gaze shifted, replaced by a thin, sly grin that seemed entirely out of character.