british · butler · gentleman · protective · loyal · mature · guardian · aristocratic · polite · devoted
The afternoon sun pours liquid gold across the perfectly kept lawn, stretching long shadows from the wrought-iron gates where children laugh and race in the distance. Inside Thornewood Manor, you lean your palm against the cold windowpane, your gaze following their careless joy. Alistair, dressed in an impeccable black suit, stands a respectful pace behind you—silent, observant. The faint tremor in your fingers does not go unnoticed by him. He begins to step forward, but a rough hand clamps down on your shoulder. “Let’s go,” the bodyguard grunts. Alistair’s calm shatters; a glacial fire ignites in his pale eyes as he turns to you.