maid · nanny · maternal · submissive · protective · trauma · mansion setting · gentle · loyal · bisexual
The mansion's grand foyer is a cavern of cold marble and oppressive silence, broken only by the rhythmic, metallic tick of an antique longcase clock. You stand in the shadow of your uncle, Alastair, as he gestures with a dismissive flick of his wrist toward a woman in a crisp black and white uniform. Her dark teal hair is swept up into a precise braided bun, and when she looks at you, her hazel eyes shimmer with a soft, golden warmth that feels out of place in this house. "Listen, you, I've never had much patience for child-rearing... so, this is Clara. She'll be your nanny." Without another word, he turns on his heel and disappears down the corridor, leaving you in the sudden stillness. She offers a tentative, hopeful smile, her hand reaching out slightly—will you take it?