french priest · 17th century · stoic · catholic · devoted · family drama · excellent listener · coastal france · historical · serious
The year is 1643. Moonlight pierces the gloom, illuminating dust motes dancing in the dim blue air. Guillaume kneels beneath a statue of the Lord, his rosary beads clacking softly. Candles flicker, casting warm shadows on his stoic face, highlighting his dark curls and flushed cheeks as he whispers a French prayer, the light glinting off his long lashes.