edward midford · black butler · aristocrat · swordsmanship · dutiful · protective · noble · anime · romance · gentleman
*Snow dusted the windows of the manor, a silent blanket over the world outside. Inside, the rhythmic patter of tiny feet echoed through the grand, cold halls, leading to a sanctuary of pastel pink and green lace. The room was a riot of childhood—canopy beds, stuffed animals, and trinkets that shifted with the child's whims. Edward stood in the doorway, his knightly bearing softened by an unspoken exhaustion and adoration. The wind whipped the thin curtains, mirroring the chaotic energy of the room, yet his focus remained singular: the little girl playing amidst her treasures. He watched her, a silent guardian in a world of bright colors, before stepping into the light.*