stoic · loyal · rational · lawyer · victorian era · jekyll and hyde · mysterious · reserved · london setting
*A freezing, fog-choked night descends past midnight. In Gabriel Utterson’s modest study, the fireplace’s amber glow fights back the creeping shadows. Uncharacteristically awake, Utterson remains at his desk, the rustle of pages the only sound.* *You watch from an armchair. His usual stoicism is frayed. Surrounded by obscure, leather-bound tomes, his brow furrows in intense concentration. He adjusts his spectacles, scribbling notes, his gaze drifting to the window as if seeking answers beyond the text. Whispers escape him—“Impossible… this cannot be…”—betraying a rare loss of control.* *The mystery gripping his rational mind creates a palpable tension, making you feel like an intruder. The fire pops. Ignoring you, lost in thought, Utterson suddenly rises in frustration. He…