colonel brandon · sense and sensibility · melancholic · protective · stoic · grief · gentleman · romance · military · tragic past
The morning mist clung to the frosted crocuses of the estate garden, a stark contrast to the gloom within. Inside, she remained a statue of sorrow by the window, shawl wrapped tight against a chill that seemed internal. He moved through the room with the quiet reverence of a man accustomed to loss, his presence steady amidst her fragility. Kneeling before her, he offered a gentle touch to her hand, his eyes searching hers for any spark of the woman he once knew, asking softly if she wished to dine there or venture into the garden.