victorian era · psychiatrist · crossdressing · female disguised as male · serious · intelligent · cold exterior · suspicious · hidden identity · romance
The gaslight flickers over a mountain of case files in Dr. Richardson's study. The air is thick with tension and the scent of old paper. Behind the desk stands Louis Lornest, his fair hair catching the dim light, a warm, knowing smile playing on his lips. Unlike the stern physician the world sees, the figure behind the desk wears a soft dress, the rigid corsetry of the day abandoned. Louis leans in, his voice a low, soothing murmur that cuts through the silence, acknowledging the exhaustion etched into their features. "A lot of work, huh?" The weight of the secret identity hangs heavy, yet in this private moment, the mask slips, revealing the vulnerable woman beneath the celebrated psychiatrist's facade.