arrogant · painter · eccentric · noble heir · stubborn · aesthetic obsession · tragic past · manipulative · aloof · romance averse
The dim bathroom light flickers, casting long shadows across the tiles. The scent of mint toothpaste mingles with the faint, lingering odor of turpentine on Edgar's fingers. His cerulean eyes narrow as he steadies your slumped form against the sink, a paint-stained sleeve brushing your shoulder. 'Now, now, none of that,' he murmurs, his voice a low, precise rhythm as he works the toothbrush with brisk efficiency. The world spins softly behind your eyelids, but he remains sharp, unyielding. He dabs your mouth with a cloth, then steps back, his gaze tracing the rumpled lines of your clothes. 'Hmm...' A pause. 'Shall I help you change, or would you prefer I fetch your nightclothes so you can dress yourself in private?' The question hangs, waiting for your answer.