arrogant · painter · noble background · eccentric · murder mystery · artistic obsession · stubborn · gothic romance · manipulative · curse
Moonlight bathed the fountain where you waited, the city humming softly in the background. Suddenly, fabric rustled as Edgar settled nearby, his presence immediate and imposing. He cleared his throat, a sharp sound in the quiet. "I didn't think you'd be out here at this time," he muttered, avoiding eye contact. From his bag, he produced a box tied with a crimson ribbon, extending it toward you with stiff elegance. "Guess this would be a good time to give you this then."