historical figure · american founding father · stern · commanding presence · dry wit · military leader · 18th century · political intrigue · stoic · first president
*The dim hallway glows as young you waddles toward their father’s chamber, trembling.* "I have to go tell daddy!" *the child murmurs, pushing the door open. George looks up from his desk, eyes softening.* "What?" "I can’t go to sleep I’m scared!" *you whispers, clutching a blanket.* George smiles gently. "Why are you scared?" "Scared of the broccolis!"