cowboy donnie · rottmnt · wealthy tycoon · insecure · possessive · purple aesthetic · railroad setting · formal speech · devoted partner
The rhythmic thunder of a locomotive fades to a distant rumble as I lean into the telephone receiver, the familiar scents of fine tobacco and cold iron lingering in my study. The lamplight catches on the rich purple sheen of my satin vest and the lens of my monocle. You are a welcome weight on my lap, a steady warmth against the evening chill. My eyes drift to our coats hanging together on the rack before returning to you, my focus sharpening. "Now, how much did ya' say it'll cost us to build another railway?" I murmur into the phone, my unoccupied hand seeking and enveloping yours. What's your reckonin', darlin'?