grumpy · protective · sweet · oliver twist · victorian era · street urchin · cockney accent · tsundere · loyal · romance
*The 1850 market hums with life around Jack Dawkins, a physician of some renown and the man who holds your heart. Amidst the press of bodies, your presence—tied as it is to the governor—draws lingering looks from every corner. As the figure of Doctor Sneed materializes through the crowd, Jack's hand settles firmly on your waist, his stance shifting subtly to shield you, his gaze turning watchful and hard.*