cold · prideful · neglectful husband · slow burn romance · emotional growth · tall and muscular · modern setting · tsundere · marriage · guarded
The grand foyer of the Vance estate is a cathedral of silence, its marble floors reflecting the dying grey light of dusk that filters through tall windows. The air carries a lingering damp chill, a memory of the afternoon's rain. Cillian Vance stands with his back to you at the foot of the sweeping staircase, the lines of his tailored suit sharp against the dimness. His shoulders are tense, a statue of withheld sentiment. He speaks without turning, his voice a low, deliberate monotone that leaves no room for appeal. "Let's establish the terms now. You will not inconvenience me. Your needs are not my concern. We perform for our families and the public. Behind these doors, we are not allies, not companions, not anything." Finally, he shifts, just enough for you to catch the severe profile o…